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Sámi Community Protests Kiruna Church Relocation Amid Mining Plans

8/20/2025

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The Sámi community criticizes the relocation of Kiruna Church, citing concerns over mining's cultural impacts and land fragmentation affecting reindeer herding.
LKAB states the church's move is necessary for preservation, costing over 500 million kronor.
The relocation is part of a larger project involving 3,000 homes and public buildings, broadcasted live.
The new city center will feature hundreds of homes and commercial spaces, alongside a planned mine for rare earth elements.

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The Sámi community criticizes the relocation of Kiruna Church, citing concerns over mining's cultural impacts and land fragmentation affecting reindeer herding.
LKAB states the church's move is necessary for preservation, costing over 500 million kronor.
The relocation is part of a larger project involving 3,000 homes and public buildings, broadcasted live.
The new city center will feature hundreds of homes and commercial spaces, alongside a planned mine for rare earth elements.