TLG - Media, page-15263

By the Municipal councilor's own admission, they cannot stop it. That doesn't mean they won't try to obstruct.

"We cannot stop it, but we can express our opinion by not making decisions ourselves and proceeding with the planning process or by saying no to the detailed plans. That's something we can do. This is a request for a detailed plan.That's also important to remember."

"The mining company has therefore submitted a request for a planning order to the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure. The request is for the government to order the municipality of Kiruna to adopt a new local plan that has been in the pipeline for several years. A new local plan is required to authorise a mining industry in the area."