After the government gave the green light in March to continue the process around the mine in Kallak, the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is now applying for a trial and taking the matter to court. The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation believes that the planned mine risks having a very negative environmental impact on land and water areas, according to a press release.
“The Government’s decision on a processing concession for the mine in Gállok (Kallak, editor’s note) is not in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Code. The mine will affect large natural values and make an extensive encroachment on irreplaceable natural areas, which the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation cannot accept “, says Secretary General Karin Lexén, in the press release.
According to the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, the mine would also involve a risk of emissions of toxic pollutants and emissions from the ore transports. It is also believed that the environmental impact statement that has been submitted contains shortcomings.