Heidelberg Materials granted 30-year quarry permit in Slite, Sweden
The Swedish Land and Environmental Court has granted Heidelberg Materials a 30-year permit to continue quarrying operations in Slite on the Swedish Island of Gotland. The permit is effective immediately. The 30-year permit provides a stable framework for continued operations in Slite and includes a comprehensive package of protection measures for water and the natural environment.
The cement plant in Slite is of major importance for the Swedish construction industry since up to three quarters of the cement used for concrete production in Sweden are currently produced at this plant. A long-term quarrying licence is also an important prerequisite for the planned carbon capture and storage facility in Slite. Development work is currently on hold whilst efforts to secure funding continue.
- About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of heavy building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Around 49,000 employees in almost 50 countries shape our growth path. Drawing on our global advantage, we create synergies in the areas of sustainability, digitalisation, and technical excellence. As the industry’s front runner on the path to Net Zero, we enable our customers to lead the way towards a more sustainable future through our growing offering of low-carbon and circular building materials.