LKAB Strengthens Logistics in the North with a New Ship Loader in the Port of Narvik The Swedish mining company LKAB has inaugurated a new ship loader in the Port of Narvik, Northern Norway, which is of central importance for the company's exports.
The Municipal Crisis: I Had to Go to Finland to Find a Happy Mayor Comment: He had long been left in my notebook, the mayor of Finnish Sodankylä. Time and again, he lost out to comments on more critical conditions in the North. But he didn't give up. Like a blister, he called for my attention.
The Norwegian State Budget: Major Investments in Svalbard The Norwegian government proposes major investments in Svalbard in its budget proposal for 2026. The investments aim to promote settlement for families in the High North, strengthen research leadership and national control in Svalbard, and contribute to the cleanup of mining activities. "We are strengthening national control on Svalbard," says Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen.
"Not In My Neighborhood" Now In English "We want mobile phones, but not mines. We want electricity, but not to live next to windmills. We want the end product, but it should not be produced where we live," says author and advisor Elisabeth Gammelsæter. The book she wrote about the nimby phenomenon,Not in My Neighborhood,has now been translated into English.
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.
Mining Company Nussir Resumes Tunnel Work in Northern Norway The mining company Nussir has resumed work in the copper mine in Hammerfest, Northern Norway, after pausing it on June 16th.
Mining in Northern Norway Started Ahead of Schedule - Then Put on Hold On June 16th, Canadian Blue Moon Metals announced that it had started underground construction of the Nussir mine in Finnmark and thereby completed its first blast ahead of schedule. Shortly after, all operations were paused until further notice.
Greenland Party Wants a National Mining Company With certain limitations, the Greenlandic party Inuit Ataqatigiit says yes to mining in its political program. The Arctic island's election is this week, on March 11th.
New Survey Unveils the Paradox of the Canadian North Autonomy for the Canadian North does not necessarily mean recognition of Indigenous self-determination, according to public opinion. In addition, Canadians are not prepared to give carte blanche to exploiting natural resources to support the autonomy and development of the northern territories, shows a recent survey.
How Trump's Looming Tariffs May Impact Canada's Arctic Premiers of the territories of Northern Canada call for more investment in the North as a response to potential US tariffs. Mining company Baffinland in Nunavut raises concerns about the impacts that countervailing tariffs may have on operations, communities and on the workforce.
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.
Australian Owner Sells Graphite Producer in Northern Norway Through its Norway-based subsidiary, Norge Mineraler, the UK-registered Norge Mining has entered into an agreement to acquire Skaland Graphite.
Canadian Company to Acquire Ownership in Two North Norwegian Mining Companies Blue Moon Metals acquires all the shares in the Northern Norwegian mining companies Nye Sulitjelma Gruver and Nussir. "This is big news," says general manager Størker Bjørnstad of Nye Sulitjelma Gruver to HNN.
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.
Mining Company Greenland Ruby Declared Bankrupt The LNS-owned mining company Greenland Ruby is bankrupt. Greenlandic authorities are now investigating the possibility that future operations of the ruby mine can continue. The company has struggled with a difficult financial situation over time.
LNS Achieves Milestone with First-Ever NOK Three Billion Turnover The Northern Norwegian contractor company Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner (LNS) reached the NOK three billion mark in turnover for the first time in 2023. However, the company has made up the losses for the LNS-owned ruby mine in Greenland, which somewhat lowers the results.
Difficult Financial Situation for LNS-Owned Ruby Mine in Greenland The board of Greenland Ruby has applied for reconstruction of the company in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy. CEO Arnt Eirik Rørnes says increased interest rates, inflation, and high cost of living has made the market significantly more demanding in the past years.
Norway Takes Next Step to Mine Seabed Minerals to Dismay of Environmental Groups Norway remains on track to possibly become the first country to engage in the mining of seafloor minerals. The country now announced that 386 blocks will be up for auction early next year. Environmental groups leveled harsh criticism at the government.
Critical Metals Corp. to Aquire Controlling Stake in Large Rare Earth Project in Greenland Mining company Critical Metals Corporation signs agreement to aquire controlling interest in the Tanbreez Rare Earth Mine, one of the world's largest known rare earth deposits.
New Major Dividend From LKAB to the Swedish State of SEK 7.6 Billion The Swedish mining company LKAB's year-end report for 2023 shows the company's profit is somewhat stable compared to 2022. However, the company specifies that developing the Iron Ore Line will be crucial for both present volumes and future production increases.
The Iron Ore Line Reopens This Week: LKAB Has Products in Stock Equivalent to 400 Ore Trains The mining company LKAB has iron ore products worth millions on hold after the derailment on the Iron Ore Line. Delivering the products in stock to customers can take several years. "We usually run 10 ore trains a day between Kiruna and Narvik, and when the traffic resumes, these will be used to transport the daily production," says LKAB's Press Manager.
Iron Ore Traffic Expected Resumed at the End of January: Derailment in Northern Sweden Hits LKAB Hard The extent of the iron ore derailment in Northern Sweden is becoming more apparent, and the prognosis for resumed traffic is now set for the end of January. The stoppage strongly affects the mining company LKAB, with an estimated daily revenue loss of SEK 100 million.
New EU Legislation to Make Opening Mines in Europe Easier The European Parliament recently gave the green light for new plans to secure the EU's supply of critical raw materials, essential in cellphones, electric cars, and solar panels, among other things. These are positive news for the mining company LKAB, which made major discoveries of mineral resources in Northern Sweden.
Environmental Organizations Will Fight Norway's Deep-Sea Mining Norway opening up for deep-sea mining in the Arctic completely contradicts scientific recommendations and will make Norway an international environmental disaster, believes Martin Sveinssønn Melvær of Bellona.
Norwegian Political Agreement on Deep-Sea Mining in the Arctic The Norwegian Conservative, Labor, Center, and Progress Parties have agreed on a settlement that opens up for deep-sea mining in the Arctic. This was presented this morning at a press conference.
Norwegian Political Agreement on Deep-Sea Mining in the Arctic The Norwegian Conservative, Labor, Center, and Progress Parties have agreed on a settlement that opens up for deep-sea mining in the Arctic. This was presented this morning at a press conference.
Swedish Grangex Successfully Acquires Iron Ore Mine in Kirkenes The Swedish mineral company Grangex buys Sydvaranger Mining, which owns the iron ore mine in Kirkenes. "Grangex is pleased to lead this ground-breaking Nordic cooperation in one of Norway's most important regions, at a crucial time in Europe's search for self-sufficiency in minerals," says the CEO.
Rana Gruber With Record-Strong Results in the Third Quarter The Norwegian mining company Rana Gruber increased production significantly and delivered the strongest quarter in the company's history.
New Owners Expect to Complete Acquisition of Norwegian Arctic Mine This Year The Swedish mineral company Grangex expects to complete the acquisition of the Sydvaranger iron ore mine in Northern Norway during 2023. In an update from the company, several key figures for the planned mining operation are presented.
The Train Derailment in Narvik: Hopes to Resume Limited Ore Traffic Shortly Passenger and freight traffic is now running again on the Ofoten Railway in Northern Norway. However, much work remains on the tracks used by the ore trains. The mining company LKAB hopes that they can resume iron ore traffic soon, but to a limited extent.
Industrial Adventure in Northern Sweden: Investments of Over SEK 1000 Billion in the Coming Years The spectacular green industrialization that is currently taking place in Northern Sweden illustrates the possibility of action against climate change – and has turned prejudice against the northern region on its head, says Peter Larsson, the Swedish government's special coordinator, to HNN.
Norwegian-Swedish Cooperation on Rare Earth Metals: Marks the Beginning of Something New in Europe The mining company LKAB becomes the main owner of the Norwegian company REEtec. Together, the companies will create a base for a Nordic value chain for rare earth metals.
Svalbard: Prolongs Life of Mine 7 With Two Years - But Then It Is All Over Norway's last coal mine receives two bonus years as a result of high coal prices.
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.
Bezos and Gates-Backed Mining Company Prepares to Drill in Greenland A mining exploration startup backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates is planning to start drilling for rare minerals in western Greenland later this year.
Russia’s Nornickel Ups Investment Forecast by $6 Billion Over Next Decade The extra money is required to upgrade energy infrastructure, the company said.
Greenland Strips Chinese Mining Firm of License for Iron Ore Deposit The license was withdrawn because of inactivity at the site and a failure to make the agreed guarantee payments, the government said.
Iron Ore Train Derailing May Cost LKAB up to SEK 100 Million 38 carriages of the LKAB iron ore train derailed in Northern Sweden Sunday morning. If the railway shutdown lasts for long, it may cost the mining company up to SEK 3 million per hour.
Still Waiting for Sydvaranger Mine Decision Sydvaranger Mine is working on re-establishing mining operations. However, it is not yet clear when the new North American owners will make a decision about commencing the project.
Nussir Has Several New Interested Copper Buyers “We have several interested buyers, and we have had that the whole time. When Aurubis was offered the Letter of Intent, it was in sharp competition with other actors”, says Nussir CEO Øystein Rushfeldt.
Important Decision for LKAB, Swedish Government Forces Exemption Act Despite criticism from the Council on Legislation, the Swedish government choses to proceed with an exemption law that allows Cementa to continue production beyond October. That is good news for the mining company LKAB, which is still looking for a new cement supplier.
Starting Diamond Business in Northwest Territories, Canada Diamonds de Canada establishes diamond processing business in Northwest Territories, based on raw diamonds from mines in the country. Automated work is to make the business profitable where previous similar attempts have failed.
Starting Diamond Business in Northwest Territories, Canada Diamonds de Canada establishes diamond processing business in Northwest Territories, based on raw diamonds from mines in the country. Automated work is to make the business profitable where previous similar attempts have failed.
Fears Consequences for Billion Investments and Major Mining Operations in Northern Sweden The Swedish Supreme Court has rejected the appeal from Sweden’s largest cement producer in the case about continuing limestone production. The announced lack of cement in Sweden forces mining giant LKAB to look for other alternatives in order to maintain normal production, though it may take time to find a solution, the company says to High North News.
Fears Consequences for Billion Investments and Major Mining Operations in Northern Sweden The Swedish Supreme Court has rejected the appeal from Sweden’s largest cement producer in the case about continuing limestone production. The announced lack of cement in Sweden forces mining giant LKAB to look for other alternatives in order to maintain normal production, though it may take time to find a solution, the company says to High North News.
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.
The Green Shift Needs the Mineral Industry, Says Linda Haukland (KrF) “If we are to continue having a technological development, we will have to extract the metals needed for mobile phones, electric cars, windmills, and batteries”, says Nordland County Councilor for Planning and Industry Linda Haukland.
The High North Tour 2021: Re-Opening the Mine in Kirkenes with New Owners Kirkenes: The iron ore mine in Kirkenes was a political tool owned and subsidized by the Norwegian state for a long time. Today however, a new initiative is coming up following the mine going bankrupt in 2015. In January this year, the Canadian American company Tacora Resources bought in as new main owner.
Russian Court Orders Mining Giant to Pay Nearly $2 Billion for Arctic Spill A Russian court has ordered a mining company involved in a massive Arctic fuel spill last year to pay approximately $1.96 billion in compensation.
