The Swedish government has approved a controversial expansion of the LKAB iron ore mine in Kiruna, despite environmental concerns and opposition from local indigenous communities. The decision aims to boost economic growth and secure jobs in the region, which heavily relies on mining.
Critics argue that the expansion threatens the local ecosystem and the cultural heritage of the Sami people. Environmental groups have vowed to continue their fight against the project, citing irreversible damage to the landscape.
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