Sweden moves entire church across Kiruna city for mine expansion
Summary
Sweden is moving the historic Kiruna Church to a new location to allow for the expansion of an underground iron ore mine. The move is part of a long-term project to relocate parts of Kiruna city, including thousands of residents and buildings. This process also affects the local Indigenous Sami community, whose traditional lands are impacted by the mining expansion.Key Facts
- The Kiruna Church is being moved to prevent damage from mine expansion.
- Kiruna Church is 113 years old and weighs 600 tonnes.
- Mine operator LKAB is managing a 30-year project to relocate parts of Kiruna city.
- The relocation affects 3,000 homes and 6,000 people.
- The move impacts the local Indigenous Sami community's reindeer herding lands.
- LKAB aims to continue mining operations by relocating buildings and communities.
- The area is rich in iron ore and rare earth elements, crucial for modern technology.
- The European Union has designated the new mine as strategically important.
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