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An urban transformation means that major changes take place in a community. The urban transformation in Kiruna and Malmberget involves moving a large number of properties to enable LKAB to continue mining iron ore in the underground mines. The underground mining affects the ground.
LKAB stands for Luossavaara Kiirunavaara AB, one one of Sweden’s oldest industrial companies. LKAB’s core business is mining and processing iron ore for the steel industry. LKAB’s mines and refining plants are located in Malmfälten in the north of Sweden. Our operations are mainly in Kiruna, Malmberget and Svappavaara and we have the world’s two biggest underground iron ore mines.
No. LKAB only compensates people who have to move due to its mining operations.
Yes, as far as it can be. If conditions change, the timetables will of course have to be adjusted but the aim is to be able to work according to the timetables we have today.
New homes are being built in both Kiruna and Malmberget and preparatory groundwork is going on.
The mine’s and the community’s interest in gaining access to the land will then be weighed against the individual’s need to stay. The matter will be examined by the Municipality and the Mining Inspectorate of Sweden. LKAB can never force anyone to move.
LKAB will inform people who have to move about when their home or business premises are concerned. Discussions will then begin on a new home or new business premises. LKAB will compensate everyone who has to move with either money, a new house, new premises or a new apartment in the new location. The solutions will be different depending on what property each individual lives in or owns and the person concerned’s wishes. Not everyone has to move at the same time; as more homes and premises are built, moving chains will start.
Is there a timetable for my property?
On the page "Timetable for selling and moving", you can find more information about when different parts of our operational areas in Kiruna and Malmberget/Gällivare will be affected.
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