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Mining in northern-Sweden
LKAB is opening new mines in the Svappavaare, Galliväre region.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
Iron-ore wagons at the mining area in Kiruna.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
The current level of underground mining in Kiruna is down deep at minus 700 meters.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
The service repair shop for the mining equipment for the underground mining of iron-ore.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
The factory for production of iron-ore pellets in Svappavaara.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
The distance from Svappavaara, where the railroad line is today, towards the new mines in Pajala is long.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
The village of Vittangi is on the road between Pajala and Svappavaara in Norrbotten.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
Repairing equipment in the underground mine. The sign says "Emil's fire extinguisher."
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
LKAB's iron-ore train on the tracks towards Narvik for shipment to the world market.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen / BarentsObserver
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