Garpenberg
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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Four houses have burned down in Garpenberg in recent weeks. Following earlier suspected arson cases, police do not rule out a connection between the fires and have increased their presence in the area. An information meeting with around 80 villagers was held on Wednesday evening.
Three people have been taken to hospital after a collapse in a Boliden-owned mine in Garpenberg, Hedemora municipality, on Saturday morning. Work in the mine has been paused and the company is cooperating with police. The injured were working on underground infrastructure.