Garpenberg mine update: Operations still halted underground, info meeting planned

A day after seismic activity halted underground production at Garpenbergsgruvan, the situation remains under control but resumption timeline is unclear. Staff continue above-ground work as inspections await safety clearance. Boliden schedules resident info meeting Wednesday.

Following Saturday's rockfall and tremors that injured several workers and prompted evacuation at Boliden-operated Garpenbergsgruvan in Dalarna, underground production remains paused. The situation is now stable, with no further incidents reported, but experts must confirm safety before inspections. Around 500 staff are working above ground. Boliden will host an information meeting for nearby residents on Wednesday evening. The mine is vital to the local industry, and such events trigger strict safety protocols prioritizing personnel.

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Rescue workers digging to free a trapped miner in a dark underground mine after a rockfall.
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Person trapped after rockfall in mine near Lycksele

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A person has become trapped in a loading machine after a rockfall at the Kristineberg mine near Lycksele. Rescue teams and mine staff are working to dig out the individual from a depth of one thousand meters.

Blasting resumed on Wednesday in parts of Boliden's Garpenberg mine in Hedemora after a halt due to a collapse and several quakes in March. Four people were taken to hospital following the collapse on March 14. Boliden states the work is proceeding safely and systematically.

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Five weeks after the collapse in Garpenbergsgruvan, Boliden has updated on the situation. Mining in upper Lappberget has sunk five meters and resumption is difficult. Impact expected until 2031.

A fire broke out from a power line in the forest between Horndal and Garpenberg on Tuesday morning. Rescue services brought the situation under control shortly before 1 p.m.

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