GRANGEX is launching the CIM programme to convert millions of tonnes of annual tailings sand into commercial raw materials for the cement industry, aiming to improve resource efficiency and reduce landfill reliance.
GRANGEX launched its CIM programme on 5 November 2026 to study turning tailings into cement raw materials. It cites about three million tonnes of sand per year at Sydvaranger once restarted and USD 1 million in planned project financing, but the work remains at feasibility/scoping stage with no revenue guidance or final investment decision.
GRANGEX AB has launched its Circular Industrial Minerals (CIM) programme to transform mineral waste from its Sydvaranger and Grängesberg projects into industrial raw materials. The initiative aims to repurpose tailings sand as a sustainable substitute in cement production, potentially reducing the environmental footprint of both mining and construction. The company has earmarked approximately USD 1 million in project financing to advance these circular applications.
The Circular Industrial Minerals (CIM) programme aims to recycle and commercialize mineral waste streams, specifically tailings sand, by repurposing them as raw materials for the cement and construction industries.
The programme prioritizes the three million tonnes of tailings sand expected annually from the Sydvaranger mine, aiming to reduce environmental impact and phase out fjord disposal by finding commercial uses for the material.