6th Feb 2020 14:44
(Correcting to clarify that the Kallak North iron ore project is in the County of Norrbotten, northern Sweden.)
(Alliance News) - Beowulf Mining PLC on Tuesday reported that the Swedish government is preparing to make a decision about its Kallak application.
The Nordic-focused exploration firm is looking to secure a concession at its Kallak North iron ore project in the County of Norrbotten in northern Sweden.
In a letter to Beowulf, Ibrahim Baylan, a Swedish government minister for Business, Industry & Innovation, said: "As mentioned earlier, the government decision regarding the application is currently in preparation and I am afraid that we are not able to comment on when a decision is expected to be taken.
"However, I would like to emphasise that we have taken careful note of your information."
The mine is located in a region of land resided by the indigenous Sami people, who have previously resisted further operations at Kallak.
Beowulf has been embroiled in a lengthy dispute over the permit at the northern Sweden mine. In 2013, the company had reported that protests hampered a drill programme at Kallak, damaging equipment.
By Eric Cunha; [email protected]
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