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Rickmeister...There's nothing I'd like better than to be out there again with the drill bit turning... but compensation from the Government isn't a good reason, we'd get compensation when hell freezes over.

Well, I can see a very good reason not to drill and that is what's the point spending the money finding a resource if you can't depend on getting the permission to exploit it..that's crazy but it's the situation we're currently in. We proved up a valuable resource eight years ago but we don't know if we'll ever get permission to mine it...and nobody will say why.

Yes, Pocko, thanks, you're absolutely right...fatigue sets in occasionally. ;-)

It's the Government's job to decide this issue now.

Why would any potential investor have confidence in a new policy when they can't have any confidence in the existing one. The Minerals Strategy document was re-vamped when Annie Loof was the Minister, in 2014 just before the present Government were elected and it was agreed by all parties.

In the Opinion Polls for the 22 Election, the Moderate Party have overtaken the Swedish Democrats for second place:
S.....26'7%
M....22.5%
SD..19.4%

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"Sweden needs a new mining policy for jobs and the economy, but not least to contribute to the work on climate and sustainability. There must be an end to the government's incompetent handling of mining issues. The permit processes need to be shortened and simplified. A new government must give higher priority to mining issues and develop a new mining and mineral strategy. If Sweden is to be met with respect in the outside world, the government must also make quick decisions in cases such as those in Kallak and Laver. In a government, the moderates will give the mining issues the attention they deserve.

Mattias Karlsson (M), Member of Parliament, Norrbotten
Lars Hjälmered (M), Business Policy Spokesman"

"From Norbottenskuriren" :
"Restoring Sweden as a mining country
SWEDEN 5 MARCH 2021 06:36
This is a debate article. The opinions in the text are the writer's own.
Sweden has all the prerequisites to be one of the world's best mining countries with our extensive natural resources, outstanding research, leading companies and competent employees. When the annual mining ranking was released, however, Sweden lost big. Now a fresh start and a new focus on Swedish mining policy is needed.

Four years ago, Sweden was the eighth best mining country in the world. Now Sweden ends up in place thirty-six and after countries such as Russia, Mali and Ghana. The landslide is a direct result of how the government handled the mining issues.

We are in the middle of a green transition where we need more materials for everything from batteries to renewable energy. The European Commission has also pointed out Sweden as a country with unique conditions to meet the increased demand for critical raw materials in Europe. Therefore, we must do more to develop the mining industry in Sweden.

Despite uniquely good conditions, the government has handled the mining issues really badly. One of the biggest problems for mining companies is the long, expensive and uncertain permit processes. The government does not solve these problems, but makes cosmetic changes.

It is even more brutal in those cases where mine applications are ready for decision on the government's table. In Kallak there is an application for an iron ore mine. Last year, the Constitution Committee sentenced the Minister of Trade and Industry for not taking a single measure for three years to process and make decisions about Kallak. Nothing under three years. His actions have, of course, become known to the outside world and seriously damaged Sweden's reputation as a mining nation. Meanwhile, affected people and companies are living in insecurity and jobs are being lost.

In Laver, Boliden has applied to extract copper. The Minister of Trade and Industry has had the issue ready for decision on his table for several years and chooses to sneak out his negative decision in the evening the day before Christmas Eve. It is unethical and unserious. The result is clearly visible in the international mining ranking. A positive decision had also meant a lot to Älvsbyn after the big bakery fire.

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Cut and paste for anyone who doesn't get the translation:

The mining exploration company Beowulf has long been irritated by the government's lateness in the issue of iron mining in Kallak in Jokkmokk, where the company has invested just over SEK 70 million, especially in light of the rapid handling of giant steel projects such as H2 Green Steel and SSAB's Hybrid project.

That should mean that Beowulf now gets the green light for his project, says Kurt Budge, the company's British CEO, who calls on the government to take action on the issue.

- It is obvious that high-quality iron ore will be needed to produce high-quality steel. Norrbotten is Sweden's power center, where mining, energy, transport, manufacturing and innovation come together to deliver a sustainable economic future for the region and Europe. Kallak is part of that future, says Kurt Budge to Dagens Industri.

In a new statement against the government, Kurt Budge writes, according to the newspaper: "If you can effectively allow steelworks such as H2 Green Steel and HYBRIT, you must also ensure equal treatment of the companies and investors who develop the mines that will feed the steelworks and thereby ensuring reliable delivery of iron ore ”.

For the link:

https://www.metallerochgruvor.se/20210304/7603/beowulfs-vd-i-ny-attack-mot-regeringen

Can you imagine the ....CAB and The Environmental Protection Agency?

Yes, Pocko...there's no good reason to read that the Dec 21 will have anything to do with our application, which should be judged asap according to the law...the proposed revised laws obviously are intended to make it faster not slower. Lol. Nevertheless, it is still shocking to read such jargon. Our next goal post seemingly is the response from UNESCO whatever that may be.

That is not an answer...that's an unfunny sort of joke. A report in December '21...how do they get away with it, it's shocking!

Well, I hope it's well done and a triumph of hope over experience.

Morning Tintin...well done, let's hope it's the bottom. :-)

And note also that NSD is a politically affiliated journal:

"This is a leader. NSD's editorial board is social democratic and forms an opinion for the basic values ??of the labor movement."

Mr Damberg also said that: "The deposits are where they are"...meaning reindeer have legs.

Thanks Aug. I like this bit:

"Exploration is the foundation of our industry. Mining companies that do not invest in exploration must eventually plan to wind down their operations. It is important to do exploration well, but luck is also part of the equation. The deposits are where they are " says Pierre Heeroma.

Lol. Aug, you've cheered me up, let's hope Pocko's right and we're in the end game.

atb.