Green light for continued lime mining on Gotland

There have been many twists and turns regarding lime quarrying for the production of cement on Gotland. It has been a mix of warnings of cement shortages, protests from environmental organizations and rejected applications.

Heidelberg Materials is allowed to continue mining lime in Slite on Gotland, according to a ruling by the Land and Environmental Court in Nacka. The permit is valid for 30 years and contains several conditions to limit disruption to people and the environment.

Lime mining in Slite on Gotland will be allowed to continue for another 30 years, the Land and Environmental Court in Nacka has announced. “A great relief,” says Catharina Elmsäter-Svärd, CEO of Byggföretagen.

Limestone mining for another 30 years or a stop to the extraction of limestone outside Slite on Gotland. This is the question that will be decided by the Land and Environmental Court on Wednesday. The stone is used by the company Heidelberg Materials to manufacture the majority of the cement used by the construction industry in Sweden. At the same time, the mining has received great criticism from various environmental organizations.