What Bergteamet does

Bergteamet AB is a Swedish underground-infrastructure contractor founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boliden. The company delivers three core service lines — tunnel and mining operations (tunnel driving, drift mining, dynamic rock reinforcement), shaft and special projects (shaft creation, renovation, shotcrete, cable bolting, pipe lowering, video inspection), and machine fleet with service (one of Europe's most extensive underground equipment fleets with an in-house workshop and field mechanics). Bergteamet serves three vertical segments: mining companies (Boliden, LKAB, Botnia Exploration, Somincor/Lundin Mining), infrastructure developers (AF Gruppen, Implenia, Svenska Kraftnät), and utility companies requiring hydroelectric and nuclear underground works.

The company's competitive position rests on proprietary remote-controlled equipment developed in-house — including a Shotcrete Robot (standard reach 350m, record 630m), a remote-controlled Bolt Drilling Platform that cuts in-shaft worker time by 80%, the Shaft Cable Bolt Rig (a unique Epiroc-Cabletec-based machine for narrow shafts), the Mobile Shaft Hoisting System, and an 800m-rated underwater camera housing. Its operational framework — BOSS safety system and WeCare code of conduct aligned with UN Global Compact — formalizes its safety brand.

Bergteamet generates revenue primarily through project-based professional-services contracts as a direct contractor or subcontractor to mining majors and infrastructure developers, with supplementary income from rental of specialized equipment with operators (e.g., to Somincor in Portugal). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based. Since 2021, the company has been 75%-owned by LKAB through Högkammen AB, formalizing its role as a strategic supplier to Sweden's largest iron-ore miner while retaining independent contractor status.

Name

Bergteamet

Legal name

Bergteamet AB

Website

https://bergteamet.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bergteamet is a Swedish underground-infrastructure contractor specializing in tunnel driving, shaft sinking, and rock reinforcement for mining companies and infrastructure developers across the Nordics, leveraging one of Europe's most extensive underground equipment fleets and proprietary remote-controlled shaft robotics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Mining Contracting Services

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Support Activities for Mining (2131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mine Operations Contracting (Open-Pit & Underground Development, Production, Load/Haul) (IMAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB), Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO), Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Underground mining services
• Tunnel construction
• Shaft sinking
• Rock reinforcement
• Mine development

Headquarters

HQ city

Boliden

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Underground Infrastructure Construction Services: Bergteamet generates revenue primarily through providing underground infrastructure construction services including tunnel driving, shaft sinking, and rock reinforcement to mining companies and infrastructure developers. The company operates as a contractor/subcontractor on project-based engagements, delivering specialized services for underground excavations, ventilation shafts, and mine development.
2. Equipment Rental and Specialized Services: Revenue is also generated through rental of specialized underground equipment such as the shotcrete robot and providing operators/technicians for equipment operation. For example, the shotcrete robot was rented out to Somincor in Portugal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bergteamet is a Swedish underground infrastructure contractor that performs tunnel driving, shaft sinking, rock reinforcement, and production mining for mining companies and infrastructure developers. The company operates one of Europe's most extensive machine fleets for underground work and develops proprietary remote-controlled equipment (such as shaft cable bolt rigs and shotcrete robots) that is rented out with operators for shaft reinforcement projects internationally.

Product overview

Bergteamet is an underground infrastructure contractor offering integrated services for mines and infrastructure projects. The company operates three core service divisions: Tunnel and Mining Operations (including drift mining, rock reinforcement, and development), Shaft and Special Projects (covering all shaft-related work from manual to robotic methods), and Machine Fleet with Service (one of Europe's most extensive underground machine fleets). The company has developed proprietary specialized equipment including the Shaft Cable Bolt Rig, Remote-Controlled Bolt Drilling Robot, and Concrete Spraying Robot. Operations are guided by internal frameworks including BOSS (safety system) and WeCare (code of conduct), adhering to BRAGS industry guidelines. Services span Sweden, Norway, and broader Nordic regions with major projects including E4 Stockholm Bypass infrastructure and deep mining operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tunnel and Mining Operations Underground infrastructure services including tunnel driving, drift mining, ore extraction, rock reinforcement, and development work delivered to mining companies and infrastructure project owners.
• Shaft and Special Projects Comprehensive shaft work services covering new shaft creation and renovation in rock, including shotcrete, rock bolts, cable bolts, pipe lowering, video inspection, elevator and media installation, ranging from manual preparation to robotic reinforcement.
• Machine Fleet and Service One of Europe's most extensive machine fleets for underground work, including an in-house service organization with a workshop in Boliden and field service technicians deployed across mine sites.
• Shaft Cable Bolt Rig Proprietary remote-controlled machine for rock reinforcement in narrow shafts, based on a modified Epiroc Cabletec platform, capable of installing cable bolts longer than the shaft's diameter. Offered as specialized equipment for shaft reinforcement projects.
• Remote-Controlled Bolt Drilling Robot Robot for drilling bolt rows in shafts, winched down 1.5 meters at a time and controlled wirelessly via radio from a cabin near the shaft. Reduces time workers spend in shafts by approximately 80 percent. Offered as specialized shaft equipment.
• Concrete Spraying Robot (Sprutrobot) Complete remote-controlled equipment for automated concrete spraying of shafts, capable of spraying wet shotcrete up to 350 meters standard with a record of 630 meters achieved. Rented internationally, e.g., to Somincor in Portugal.
• Mobile Shaft Hanging System (Mobil schakthängställning) Mobile scaffolding design based on a standard mobile crane for rope-borne work platforms lowered into shafts for strengthening, renovation, and maintenance work. Approved for transporting people and manual work.
• Underwater Camera Housing Custom aluminum camera housing developed with GMK for underwater filming in extreme conditions, handling pressure up to 80 bar (approximately 800 meters depth) and adapted for GoPro cameras with 4K resolution capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in time workers spend in shafts through use of remote-controlled equipment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EpiroccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for development of Shaft Cable Bolt Rig. The machine is based on Epiroc Cabletec platform. Epiroc provides the base machine which Bergteamet modifies with custom equipment for remote-controlled cable bolt installation in narrow shafts.
• Botnia ExplorationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergteamet serves as main contractor for underground operations at Botnia Exploration's new Fäbodtjärn gold mine. This is a strategic partnership where Bergteamet provides complete underground infrastructure services for Sweden's first new mine in 10 years.
• AF GruppencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergteamet works as subcontractor to Norwegian AF Gruppen on E4 Stockholm Bypass project, performing eight ventilation shafts for the major road tunnel. This is the largest infrastructure contract in Bergteamet history.
• ImpleniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergteamet served as subcontractor to Implenia for underground construction of the Katarinaberget bus terminal as part of the Slussen area redevelopment in Stockholm. Developed innovative solutions for complex tunnel construction in vibration-sensitive urban environment.
• MasterDrillingmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership on shaft projects where MasterDrilling performs raise boring and Bergteamet handles subsequent reinforcement work. Projects include Renström mine shafts and City Link power supply shafts in Stockholm.
• DrillconminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership on Portugal project where Drillcon provided drilling services and Bergteamet provided shotcrete robot equipment and training for Somincor's mine shaft reinforcement.
• H Safety ABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSafety and environmental support partner for major infrastructure projects, providing expertise on safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LKAB (Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara): Sweden's largest iron ore miner and 75% owner of Bergteamet. LKAB operates extensive underground mines (Kiruna, Malmberget) and uses both internal crews and contractors like Bergteamet for shaft sinking, tunnel driving and rock reinforcement, making it a comparable operator of underground infrastructure within the same geography.
• Implenia AG: Swiss-based construction and infrastructure services group with substantial underground tunneling and civil works capability. Active Bergteamet customer on the Slussen bus terminal underground project, and competes in similar large-diameter underground excavation and tunneling work in Europe.
• AF Gruppen: Norwegian-based construction group with significant civil and underground infrastructure operations. Active Bergteamet customer on the E4 Stockholm Bypass ventilation shafts, and operates similar shaft/tunneling contracting capabilities across Scandinavia.
• NCC AB: One of Sweden's largest construction groups, with underground infrastructure and civil engineering capabilities relevant to tunnel and shaft projects. Comparable to Bergteamet as a Nordic-headquartered competitor in underground construction, though Bergteamet is more specialized in mining-grade rock reinforcement.
• Skanska AB: Swedish-headquartered construction and project development group with global underground/tunneling operations. Comparable to Bergteamet as a Nordic competitor in heavy civil and underground infrastructure, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Peab AB: Swedish construction and civil engineering group with infrastructure operations including underground work. Comparable Nordic-headquartered competitor in heavy civil construction serving similar Swedish infrastructure customers.

Direct peers

• Master Drilling Group: South Africa-headquartered mining services contractor specializing in raise boring, shaft sinking and underground mine development. Already a documented Bergteamet partner on shaft projects, and directly comparable as a specialized underground contractor serving global mining operators.

Regional players

• Veidekke ASA: Norwegian construction group active in civil engineering and infrastructure across Scandinavia. Comparable to Bergteamet in terms of Nordic regional underground/civil work, though primarily Norway-focused rather than Sweden-focused.

Others

• Epiroc AB: Swedish-headquartered global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer. Bergteamet's development partner for the Shaft Cable Bolt Rig (based on Epiroc Cabletec platform), and an enabling/supplier that could also compete with Bergteamet if it internalizes shaft robotic solutions.
• Sandvik AB: Swedish engineering group and major global supplier of underground mining equipment and rock tools. Comparable adjacent player to Bergteamet in the underground mining equipment ecosystem, providing equipment Bergteamet uses while also serving overlapping end-customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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