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Government advances Norra Kärr mine plan with conditions to protect Vättern drinking water

Government advances Norra Kärr mine plan with conditions to protect Vättern drinking water

Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:45 CEST

The government has taken a new step toward mineral extraction at the Norra Kärr mine near Lake Vättern. The deposit is considered to be of such great national interest that a processing concession should be granted, according to the county administrative board, on condition that the company shows how drinking water will be protected

Rare earth deposit at Norra Kärr may be investigated further

Rare earth deposit at Norra Kärr may be investigated further

Sat 27 Jun 2026 08:34 CEST

The government has announced that the mining deposit at Norra Kärr, an area on Lake Vättern north of Gränna, may be investigated further. The area contains unusual rock types and holds one of the few deposits of rare earth metals in the EU

Mining in Gränna to be decided by the government

Mining in Gränna to be decided by the government

Tue 10 Mar 2026 16:26 CET

The mining commissioner says yes, the county administrative board says yes - but with certain conditions. Now the issue of mining in Norra Kärr in Jönköping County will be decided by the government