The Relocation of Kiruna: "The State Need to Contribute With More Land and Economic Support" The ongoing relocation of the city of Kiruna in Northern Sweden has reached a critical point at which LKAB and the municipality ask the state for significant financial support and release of a larger area in order for the mining operations to continue.
The Spectacular Arctic: On Church Walks and Football Kiruna: This week, I have wandered and biked around Kiruna, a Swedish mining city, home to 22.4000 inhabitants. The city is moving and even the old, beautiful church has been on a drive. Back in Norway, I've seen an Arctic football club, Bodø Glimt, take its first step into European top football.
US Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region Norway, Sweden, and Finland recently welcomed the US Armed Forces logistics leadership for meetings focused on the High North. "We discussed which areas are central in logistics planning for conducting operations in the North," says the deputy commander of the Norwegian Defense Logistical Organisation.
Photo Series: Join Us in Old Kiruna Kiruna, Northern Sweden (High North News): The city of Kiruna in Northern Sweden is being relocated to make room for mining under the city, leading the ground to sink and form cracks, which again poses a risk to the building and the inhabitants. Join High North News on a tour of the old and now-abandoned mining city.
Spectacular Views: Kiruna Church Moves to a New City Kiruna, Northern Sweden (High North News): Mining towns are a breed of their own. When the mines were empty, people moved on. In Kiruna, however, the municipality and LKAB see it differently. The city itself has relocated to make room for the iron ore mine. Yesterday, an over 100-year-old church was on the move.
Status Report on the Iron Ore Line Derailment: Could Have Been Caused by Defective Wheel According to a preliminary status report from the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority, a damaged wheel could have contributed to the train derailment on the Iron Ore Line a year ago. The fully loaded train was heading from the northern Swedish city of Kiruna to Narvik when several cars derailed near the Norwegian border.
The Arctic Mining City Kiruna Can Become the European Capital of Culture On Friday, it will be decided whether Kiruna in Northern Sweden will be the European Capital of Culture in 2029. If so, it will be the third Arctic city to receive the title this decade.
Swedish LKAB Postpones Fossil-Free Sponge Iron Production in Arctic Kiruna The Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB has decided to slow the transition to fossil-free sponge iron production in the Northern Swedish town of Kiruna. The new plan will reduce the company's enormous electricity needs.
The Fictional Story of The 2020 Kiruna Mine Earthquake The town of Kiruna in the Swedish Arctic is sinking due to the giant mine below and the town is in danger of collapsing. The residents have to evacuate, but the mining town is sinking faster than anyone thought. This is the plot behind the new Netflix movieThe Abyss, based on a real-life event.
Europe's First Satellite Launch Complex Opens in Arctic Sweden Mainland Europe's first orbital launch complex for satellites officially opened in Kiruna, Northern Sweden today – with the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen present. For Europe, the new launch complex will be a long-awaited resource.
Europe's Largest Deposit of Rare Earth Metals Found in Northern Sweden The mining company LKAB has made major discoveries of rare earth elements in the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. The deposit has the potential to become Europe's most important mine for critical raw materials.
The Arctic Can Free Us From the Iron Grip of Dictatorships (Commentary) If anyone still doubts the Arctic's role as an industrial and democratic engine in an uncertain world, the last few days have provided some news. In Sweden, which is currently taking over the presidency of the EU Council, the state-owned mining giant LKAB took the opportunity to report a discovery that could destroy China's commodity grip on the Western world.
Sweden Chooses the Northern Swedish City Kiruna For Major EU Meeting From January, Sweden will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In the middle of the month, the entire EU Commission, the Swedish government, and the Swedish royal couple are expected in Kiruna, Northern Sweden for the first major meeting of the presidency.
Opening of Kiruna's New City Center An Arctic city is moved as a step to enable continued ore extraction. After 18 years of planning, the opening of Kiruna's new city center has finally come.
Still Reduced LKAB Production Two Years After Kiruna Earthquake The LKAB mining company is done with restorations following the earthquake in Kiruna two years ago.
High Iron Ore Prices Gave Record-High Profits for LKAB “In 2021, we delivered the strongest result ever for LKAB”, says CEO Jan Moström of LKAB.
Beyond the Pandemic, I Found a Brand New Company Town in the Arctic (Commentary) Kiruna/Vadsø: The door is ajar, while the pandemic ever so slowly loosens its iron fist around the wealthy part of the world. In poor countries, or in countries with both democratic and financial deficits, it continues its relentless search for new victims.
Cement Supply Halt May Have Major Consequences for LKAB Swedish mining giant LKAB believes the company may have a production drop of between 50 to 80 percent if it does not find a new cement supplier by October.
Swedish Mining Company LKAB With Major Scale Investment in Fossil-Free Production LKAB launches its new strategy. “This is the biggest transition in the company’s 130-year-old history and may become the largest ever industrial investment in Sweden”, says CEO Jan Moström.
LKAB Wants to Enter Graphite Mining and Battery Production in Northern Sweden The Swedish mining company LKAB has signed a Letter of Intent with Talga and Mitsui regarding graphite mining and battery production in Sweden. “Having more legs to stand on that can deliver for the company is a good thing”, says David Högnelid of LKAB.
Conflict Between LKAB and Kiruna Municipality, Mining Company Must Compensate for Population Decline Swedish mining company LKAB argues that Kiruna municipality is delaying a regulation plan that would allow further mining in an area affected by cracks in the ground. Local authorities say LKAB must compensate for potential population decline following the town’s being relocated due to mining activities.
Earthquake in Kiruna: Most Powerful in Sweden in 12 Years The LKAB owned mine in Kiruna in northern Sweden has been evacuated following a severe earthquake just after 03:00 Monday morning.
LKAB: Mining Operations Proceeding, Worries About the Future So far, the present corona virus crisis has not affected demand or operations for the LKAB mining company. “We believe the present crisis will affect us negatively in the longer run. It is just a question of time and to what extent”, says LKAB’s press manager.
Kina er ute etter å utvide satellittdekningen i Arktis. Eksperter advarer mot militære formål. Kina utfører tester for å forbedre bakke- og satellittbasert kommunikasjon i Arktis. Slike tiltak kan tyde på en innsats for å normalisere shipping-basert økonomisk aktivitet i området, men eksperter advarer mot at forbedret satellittkommunikasjon også kan tjene militære formål.
China Looking to Expand Satellite Coverage in Arctic, Experts Warn Of Military Purpose China is conducting tests to improve ground- and satellite-based communication in the Arctic. While such efforts may be indicative of efforts to normalize shipping-based economic activity in the region, experts warn that improved satellite communications may also serve military purposes.
Demolishing Old Kiruna While the sound of explosions and rumblings in the world’s oldest underground mine has been a part of everyday life for inhabitants in Kiruna, northern Sweden, for more than a century, the mine is now about to destroy the town – and thousands are moving.
