LKAB rare earth mine in Kiruna threatens Sami reindeer migration route

Swedish mining firm LKAB plans a rare earth mine in Kiruna, vital for Europe's electrification, but the deposit lies beneath the last migration route for Gabna Sami village reindeer. The Sami community warns the mine would end traditional herding, pitting climate transition against indigenous rights. The project's approval status and mitigation measures remain uncertain.