Kiruna - Wikipedia
WebHistory Origins. Archaeological findings have shown that the region around Kiruna has been inhabited for at least 6,000 years. Centuries before Kiruna was founded in 1900, the presence of iron ore at Kiirunavaara and Luossavaara had …
Why a Swedish town is on the move – one building at a time
WebSun 5 Feb 2023 06.00 EST. In the far north of Sweden, 125 miles above the Arctic Circle, sits the church of Kiruna, once voted the most beautiful old building in the country. The cosy...
Kiruna | Northern Lights, Mining Town, Arctic Circle | Britannica
WebKiruna, city in the län (county) of Norrbotten, northern Sweden. It is situated north of the Arctic Circle on the eastern shore of Lake Luossa and between the rich iron-ore Kiruna and Luossa mountains. Kiruna was founded in 1899 with the extension of the railroad from Gällivare, and in 1908 it became a municipality. Having incorporated more ...
Kiruna mine - Wikipedia
WebThe origin of the Kiruna ore has been the matter of a protracted scientific debate, with the main point of contention being whether the ore is solidified magma or not. The Kiruna mineral deposit was formed following intense volcanic activity. One theory holds that the ores are the result of magmatic differentiation.
Instead of Being Swallowed by a Mine, This Arctic Town is Moving
WebMay 28, 2015 · The symbiotic existence between town and mine started in 1900, when the (now state-owned) mining company Luossavaara-Kirunavaara AB (LKAB) first established Kiruna as a company town.
Moving a town to save a mine: the story of Kiruna
WebSep 23, 2019 · The histories of the Kiruna mine and the city of Kiruna are closely linked, with the settlement dating back to the 1890s and the construction of seven homes to house workers who would extract ore from the Kiruna deposit.
Kiruna – a Sinking Swedish Mining Town on the Move
WebDec 8, 2023 · The project was initially started by the Northern Europe Railway Company in 1884 but by 1888, with the line only going as far as Malmberget, the English company went bankrupt and had to sell the railway to the Swedish state for 8 million Swedish crowns (US$0.8 million), half their initial investment.
Kiruna, Forever Changing - Places Journal
WebKiruna is moving at a time in which Sweden and the planet’s northern regions face fundamental change. Kiruna Forever, curated by Carlos Mínguez Carrasco, is premised on the idea that Kiruna’s urban transformation is not just a gigantic architectural project but also a symbolic test for a society at the crossroads.
Kiruna: A Mining Town On The Move In Northern Sweden - Forbes
WebMar 23, 2021 · Kiruna's mine is today one of the world's largest iron ore mining operations. But the remarkable relocation project has its origins in the establishment of mining company LKAB in 1890.
Kiruna: the town being moved 3km east so it doesn't fall into a mine
WebOct 22, 2014 · Founded in 1900 by the state-owned Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara mining company (LK), Kiruna has grown rich off the vast seam of iron ore that lurks below the town, but it’s now facing destruction...
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