Sweden has reaffirmed its support for green mining in the Philippines at a major industry conference. Team Sweden launched new initiatives during the 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference in Baguio City.
Business Sweden and Apex Mining have signed a memorandum of understanding on smart and sustainable mining technologies. The partnership will give Apex access to Swedish digital systems that improve safety, efficiency, and environmental performance.
Apex and Swedish company Epiroc are piloting Radlink, the Philippines’ first wireless underground mining connectivity solution. Radlink will enable real-time data, monitoring, and communication, supporting safer and more automated underground operations. Other Swedish firms, including Volvo Construction Equipment and Axis Communications, also signalled interest in low-emission, digital mining solutions.
The Philippine–Sweden Smart Mining Forum gathered miners, regulators, and universities to exchange best practices on responsible mining. Swedish Ambassador Anna Ferry highlighted smart mining as safe, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. Sweden’s Luleå University of Technology presented its “triple-helix” cooperation model linking government, industry, and academia.
Sweden also recently introduced a zero-injury mining technology pilots with Apex Mining in the Philippines. Nordic companies’ wider investment plans in the country and Denmark’s new offshore wind project have similarly focused on green transition.
