Atividade sísmica
Parts of Garpenberg mine closed through 2026 after quakes
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Following a series of seismic events at the Garpenberg mine in Hedemora, Boliden announced that large parts of the mine will remain closed throughout 2026. The company expects to lose 70 percent of planned production and incur a 400 million kronor loss in the first quarter.
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck Boliden's Garpenberg mine at 875 meters depth on Friday morning. Underground staff were evacuated, but no one was injured and operations above ground remained unaffected.
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A new strong quake shook Boliden's mine in Garpenberg on Wednesday afternoon, hours before the company held an information meeting with locals. Residents demand more and faster information following the weekend collapse that injured four people.