In Sweden's northernmost city we have been mining in Kiirunavaara since the beginning of the 20th century. Today it is the world's largest underground mine for iron ore. The city's history has always been shaped by our mining operations, and the ongoing urban transformation is part of this long story – the expansion of the ore body has been known for a long time. In Kiruna we're also exploring the new deposit Per Geijer, an iron ore deposit that contains high levels of phosphorus and is one of Europe's largest known deposits of rare earth elements.
The new city center has been inaugurated and the church has moved to its new location; the old city center has been dismantled and people and businesses have moved. Although we have made significant progress, there are still many years of urban transformation left in Kiruna.
Learn more about the urban transformation
Changes are happening quickly. Several projects in our communities have already been completed, some are still ongoing and some are in the planning stages. Some buildings will be moved and others will be dismantled. New construction is underway in many places. Here you can stay up to date with what's happening and find out if you are affected and need to move.
