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Thanks for the link Andy.
:-)
Obviously you will have to read the translated article from the bottom post up. Lol.
And yes, it was much longer than I anticipated. Apologies.
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Facts. Inlandsbanan
? Since 1993, the company Inlandsbanan AB manages the railway facility from Mora to Gällivare on behalf of the state. The assignment involves maintaining and developing the Inlandsbanan railway. For this, the company receives an operating grant of 1.8 billion to cover the costs of operation and maintenance of the plant.
? Today, tourist traffic runs during the summer between Mora, Östersund and to Gällivare. During part of the summer, it is also possible to go with a train connection between Mora and Kristinehamn.
? Today, the bulk of freight transport mainly consists of forest raw materials and peat.
That’s it!
…….And there are more challenges. The railway is single-track and the meeting points are too short for today's freight trains. The route is not electrified but runs on diesel locomotives and the maximum speed is too low for both freight and passenger traffic.
Headline: It may become relevant with trucks, but we do not think it is as durable and not as safe for people. We are serious about green transition and then sustainable transport solutions are required
Inlandsbanan will now procure a consultant to redo the calculation. When it may be ready, no one knows, but after that a decision on funding from the state is required. In total, it will take five years to equip the entire stretch from Mora to Gällivare.
At the same time, Jokkmokk Iron plans to bring the Kallak Mine into operation in three years, provided all permits are in place.
In order to get an answer to the transport question, the mining company now invites all responsible actors to a consultation. If they do not receive clear information regarding the Inlandsbanan, other transport solutions may become relevant, says Ulla Sandborgh, CEO of Jokkmok iron.
- It may become relevant with trucks, but we do not think it is as durable and not as safe for people. We are serious about green transition and then sustainable transport solutions are required.
Facts. The Battle of Kallak
? In 2013, the Kallak outcrop outside Jokkmokk was found to contain a large iron ore deposit. The area is of national interest for both Sami villages' reindeer husbandry and mineral husbandry, and it is also close to the Laponia world heritage site.
? For several years, a conflict has been going on over the mine. Some claim that it will have devastating consequences for both the environment and the Sami culture. Others think it is important for the local business community and for creating jobs.
? On March 22, 2022, the then government said yes to a mine in Kallak. The decision was decisive for the mine to be built, but now it needs to be tested according to the environmental code.
? On June 16, the Sami village of Jåhkågasska announced that they are going to the Supreme Administrative Court to hear the case.
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The moderates' group leader in the traffic committee, Maria Stockhaus, was the one who promised nine billion for the inland railway a year ago. Now she has no answer as to when the billions can be in place.
In a comment to DN, she writes that the government would rather invest in "building on the infrastructure we already have in place, instead of investing in fantasy projects such as high-speed trains". She also mentions that the proposal to loan finance the inland railway with higher track fees is a "decision that obviously needs to be investigated".
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Translated via Google:
Headline: “The moderates promised 9 billion for the Inlandsbanan - mining companies demand answers”
Main text: “ Before the parliamentary election, the Moderates promised nine billion kroner to upgrade the Inlandsbanan, since then it has been quiet. Now Jokkmokk Iron demands answers on how to transport the ore out of the disputed mining project in Kallak.
- It's getting to be a rush for us, says Ulla Sandborgh, CEO of Jokkmokk iron.
Jokkmokk Iron is in full swing with its application to the Land and Environment Court to be allowed to open an iron ore mine in the disputed area of Kallak, in Sami Gallók, about four miles outside of Jokkmokk. To ship the ore out, the company sees the Inlandsbanan railway line, which passes through Jokkmokk, as a solution.
But in order to be able to transport the ore on the Inlandsbanan, upgrading is required, something that has not happened, according to Jokkmokk Irons CEO Ulla Sandborgh.
- More must happen from Inlandsbanan's side. We wish they told us what the plans look like. We are getting into a hurry and we don't want to risk a delay because of this.
The Inlandsbanan is the company's main plan for transporting the ore to the Malmbanan, to get from there to the ports of Luleå and Narvik.
- It is clear that we are concerned. We need the Inlandsbanan to get out onto the ore line, and there are many companies that move in the region that need transport via rail.
The management of the Inlandsbanan has been working for five years trying to get the section between Mora and Gällivare upgraded. In 2018, a calculation was made that showed it would cost 9 billion, but that is no longer true.
- It is 2023 now and everyone knows that inflation has affected prices. We will make a revision of the calculation because it will be more expensive than 9 billion, says Otto Nilsson, CEO of Inlandsbanan.
How big are the cost increases?
- I do not know. I dare not comment on that. But you only have to go to the store and buy a pack of Bregott and you understand that quite a lot has happened, he says.
Before the Riksdag election last fall, the Moderates promised that the state would lend the nine billion that was then required to equip the Inlandsbanan. A year later, it is dead quiet about the financing of the refurbishment.
In February this year, Otto Nilsson had a meeting with representatives of the Moderates.
- Of course I didn't expect them to say "now it's done, we'll send the money". But they are working on that issue and anchoring it with their partners in the government, that sounded very positive.
Today, it is possible to run freight traffic on the Inlandsbanan on an extremely limited scale. To handle Jokkmokk Iron's heavy ore transports, the railway needs to handle 22.5 tons.
- Between Arvidsjaur and Gällivare we only have a carrying capacity of 20 tons. You may think that 2.5 tons is not much, but it actually makes up 20 percent of what you can load, explains Otto Nils
Yep, better website in every way, more modern look and quicker and more stable.
Beowulf should hire the same website people.
Night night. x
Yes, and up to now, I see mining is still planned to commence in 2026. 2025 is missing on the timeline though. Lol. Although it should be when we’re building the mine. Kind of important to do that really. Lol.
I quite like the layout of the Jokkmokk Iron website. Decent looking.
Evening Eric...Did you see the time line From Find to Mine?
Cheers SJ. Glad to try and help.
Maddog, not in that translation but yes, if you read the other docs then coffee pops up again, and the opportunity for questions over coffee seems almost humane. Lol.
Thanks for that Eric, much appreciated :)
eric/ l note the word coffee was used twice so it could be long meeting,lol
Just checked. It allows you to translate most docs listed under ‘Dokumentation’, but not all. That first one it didn’t. So I reckon using ‘Nyheter’ to see the same latest info should remove some of the frustration.
Perhaps. Lol.
Time for a cuppa.
Translated via Google:
“Jokkmokk Iron invites you to an information meeting
Welcome to the information meeting where we, Jokkmokk Iron will tell you more about our plans for mining operations at the iron ore deposit in Kallak/Gállok.
Time: Tuesday, April 11 at 17:30-19:30
Location: Folkets Hus, Jokkmokk
We will present reports and studies that describe the market's demand and needs for iron ore products. We will talk about the possibilities for the local community when the mine is established. We will show the development and effects of similar establishments and we will describe our ambition to form partnerships with local actors in the event of an establishment.
We offer coffee and tea from 17:00. In order to be able to plan the meeting and the size of the premises, we would like you to register to anmalan@jokkmokkiron.se.
There is no requirement to register, but it makes our planning easier if we know how many people are coming.
Welcome.”
SJ, if you click on ‘Nyheter’ in the Jokkmokk Iron menu instead of on ‘Dokumentation’, it is the same info in a format that can be translated.
It seems you can also see the doc links and view and translate the content. If you’ve gone in under ‘Nyheter’.
Good luck. Lol.
Hi SJ. That first doc of the link which doesn’t allow you to click and translate. You can also find it if you go to the Jokkmokk Iron website, under ‘Nyheter’. If you click on that it’s the first piece of new info. Then you can translate it.
Here it is:
https://www.jokkmokkiron.se/press-release/jokkmokk-iron-bjuder-in-till-informationsmote-2/
No idea what it says but looks good, cheers :)
Yes, very good Andy, thanks.
Thanks Andy...That's absolutely first class, smashing.
Unsure if you can translate the documents, but here you go:
https://www.jokkmokkiron.se/dokumentation/
Good points.
PPS
I said help up instead of held up...a Freudian error hopefully?
PS A thousand pardons, Maddog...I can resist anything but temptation.
And possibly:
6. Beltane...the half quarter day on 1 May. News on Kossovo...singing and dancing?