'Sami people have said "no"': British firm's plans for open-pit mine divide Sweden

Beowulf Mining is 'hopeful' of decision for mine in Sapmi, despite opposition from Greta Thunberg, Unesco and Swedish churchA British company has fallen foul of Greta Thunberg, Unesco, Sweden's national church, and the indigenous people of northern Swedish over plans for an open-pit mine on historic Sami reindeer-herding lands.The clamour of opposition was voiced as Beowulf Mining, headquartered in the City of London, suggested it was "hopeful" of a decision within weeks of a 5 sq mile iron-ore mine in an area where Sami communities have lived for thousands of years. Continue reading...