Helena Kjellson

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

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. However, the permit is controversial.

Mining in Gränna to be decided by the government

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.

Municipal veto could stop 50 alum shale mining permits

If municipalities are allowed to say no to mining in alum shale, 50 granted exploration permits would effectively be lost. In many cases, the permits concern the so-called rare earth metals. These are relatively large permits, says mining manager Helena Kjellson.

It drives interest in battery metals

The politicians want to extract more battery minerals from the Swedish bedrock. But it's something else that governs. It depends a lot on the general business cycle, on commodity prices, on what investors see as opportunities and risks for the state of different industries, says mining inspector Helena Kjellson.

"No to Mine in Storuman – Again"