Kallak mine

The Kallak iron ore mine would be built on a remote peninsula used by Sami reindeer herders. The project is worth an estimated $2.9 billion.

Photo: Colin Rich

Opponents of the project, like Bjorn Sarstad, say the mine could pollute local waterways.

Photo: Colin Rich

Ulla Forsberg and her husband live in a tiny town near the proposed mine that has no stores and few jobs.

Photo: Colin Rich

Jonas Vannar, one of the mine opponents, has herded reindeer in the area all his life.

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