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Norway's Last Coal Mine in Svalbard Is Closed

Summary by NRK

Today marks the end of Mine 7 in Svalbard. This marks the end of over 100 years of Norwegian mining history.

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TV 2

Fear that Norway Will Face Major Challenges

The last coal mine in Svalbard will close on Monday. Now the safety inspector fears that sovereignty will be challenged.

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folkebladet.no

– I Feel Sorry for the Young People Who Thrive and Want to Be Here

Soon, miners like Jacob (24) will move from Svalbard.

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ht.no

Svalbard – a New Conflict Island

30 June 2025 was the last day Norwegian coal was mined on Svalbard. Mine 7 in Longyearbyen has now been shut down, and with it Norway's sovereignty over the island is weakened.

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