Bergskraft is a non-governmental, pro-mining, open association promoting sustainable mining and the development of technology that can reduce environmental footprint of mining. The association was set up to support sustainable development and economic growth in the Bergslagen mining regions (South Central Sweden). Bergskraft has a strong experience communicating with the general public and interacting with municipalities (which are also members of the association). Bergskraft Bergslagen Economic Association has 27 members and was started in 2009. The association has a fully owned company, Bergskraft Bergslagen AB, which is the operative part of the Bergskraft group.