The Norwegian government authorized the copper mine in Kvalsund, northern Norway. Local reindeer owners find the decision bad. The Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, visited nearby Kvalsund in Alta last spring.
In the Arctic, climate change and technology are all about facilitating the extraction of minerals and energy, as well as shipping and tourism. However, actions threaten the traditional way of life.
- The mining project strengthens the industry in the north. Its effects are positive for the local community, and it brings new jobs and skills, says industrial minister Torbjoern Roe Isaksen, according to Reuters.
The group of reindeer owners is considering whether to make a complaint about the decision to build a mine.
The mining company Nussir ASA says that the region has the largest copper ore reserves in Norway, 72 million tonnes. The company plans to invest $ 115 million in the mine and disturb the local life a little.
