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Kiruna Housing Prices Surge Amid Relocation Announcement

The announcement that an additional 6,000 Kiruna residents must move has given a boost to housing prices – above all in the demolition area, reports SVT News Norrbotten.

Left Party Summons Ebba Busch to Discuss Kiruna Relocation Support

Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (KD) is called to the Committee on Enterprise and Industry by the Left Party. The background is answers about government support for the expanded relocation of Kiruna.

Kiruna's Strength Endures Amid Housing Challenges, Says Councilor

The State should take greater responsibility for housing construction in Kiruna when LKAB's mining makes it necessary for several thousand more Kiruna residents to move, according to the Municipal Councilor Mats Taaveniku (S). The people of Kiruna are expected to make new sacrifices, he says at a press conference.

LKAB to Invest 6 Billion Kronor in New Gällivare Sorting Plant

LKAB has decided to build a new sorting plant at the mine in Malmberget, Gällivare. The investment of 6 billion kronor is intended to secure the production capacity for the future and also reduce the environmental impact.

Iron Ore Line Reopens After Boulder Removal Near Narvik

There was a stop in train traffic between Luleå and Narvik for almost the entire Thursday. The reason: A large boulder had fallen down onto the rail. Not until the evening could the Ore Railway be opened for traffic again.

Two Companies Sue LKAB for 700 Million Kronor Over Mine Expansion

LKAB Warns of Potential Further Relocations in Kiruna

LKAB's announcement that more people must move has shaken Kiruna. The mining company can also not guarantee that it was the last, when the mine will become deeper in the future and new deposits may be excavated. We do not have the answers to that today, says the mining company's community development director Stefan Hämäläinen.

Busch Supports LKAB's Kiruna Expansion Amid Relocation Concerns

Minister for Business Ebba Busch (KD) looks positively on LKAB's announcement to expand the mining operations. But she understands people's worry, and the state will help out, she says. Where the state can and should support, we will do that.

Kiruna Faces Major Relocation as 6,000 Residents Must Move

That an additional 6,000 Kiruna residents must move due to the mining is hard to comprehend, says the municipal councilor Mats Taaveniku (S). He appeals to the government for help. It is close to our so-called "worst case scenario".

Kiruna Residents Face Relocation as LKAB Expands Iron Ore Mine

Additionally, 6,000 Kiruna residents must move within ten years, LKAB announced on Thursday. I think people will start moving from this town, you can't cope, says Kiruna resident Hasse Hagström to TT.

6,000 Residents to Relocate as Kiruna Mine Expansion Continues

More land in Kiruna needs to be converted into a mining industry area. 6,000 people will be forced to move.

Kiruna Church Bell Tower Relocated to New City Center

Since a week, the church in Kiruna is in its new location in the city's new center. Now it has got company by its bell tower, after another move through the city.

King Carl Gustaf Attends Kiruna Church Move and Sets Coffee World Record

King Carl Gustaf was on site and followed the historic move of Kiruna church, which was completed on Wednesday. The King also drank the first cup in what became a world record in church coffee.

Kiruna Church Completes Historic Move to New City Center

Kiruna church has to fanfares rolled in on its new plot in the city's new center, after a two-day long journey. The final stretch was framed by a royal visit and a world record attempt.

Kiruna Church Relocation: Dutch Firm Mammoet Oversees Move

Kiruna church is being moved in one piece, controlled by an operator from the Dutch company Mammoet. And it is not the first religious building that the company is relocating to a new location. The moves are always complicated, says manager Davide Andreani.

Kiruna Church Reaches New Center Today in Unique Move

Today, Kiruna church is slowly but surely reaching its destination. The move has gone from the old city center to the new center – a unique two-day journey. On site are, among others, the king and Carola.

Kiruna Church Relocation: Historic Move Begins with Royal Visit

After years of preparations, it's time for a move of colossal format. Kiruna church is being transported from the old city center to the new center. The move is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday and can be followed in live broadcast. In connection with the historic event, Kiruna is visited by, among others, the king, KAJ and Carola.

LKAB Reports 1.1 Billion Kronor Operating Profit for Q2 2025

The state-owned mining company LKAB reports an operating result of 1.1 billion kronor for the second quarter of 2025. The same period last year, the operating result was 2.7 billion kronor.

Johan Menckel Named New CEO of LKAB from Latour

Carola Häggkvist to Perform at Kiruna Church Relocation Celebration

Carola Häggkvist performs after the big church relocation in Kiruna on August 20.

School Principals in Malmfälten Urge State Support for Education

Malmfälten needs targeted government measures to maintain the municipal core activities – particularly school and education, according to school principals in Kiruna and Gällivare municipalities.

Care Strike Looms with Potential Major Impact

A major strike in about 80 of the country's private elderly care homes and healthcare facilities is threatening. The effects will be large, warn the employers. According to information, a bid from the mediators is expected on Saturday. If no solution is reached, the strike will break out on Monday morning.

Stegra Learns from Northvolt's Mistakes for Green Steel Production

Northvolt's defeat lowers the mood for the green major investments in Norrland, but in Boden they are building at full speed. As early as next year, the billion investment Stegra is expected to start its green steel production.

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