Lack of geologists slowing down Swedish mineral exploration
- Despite high interest in mineral extraction across Sweden, there aren’t enough geologists to make this happen.
- Too few people are studying geology at university, despite having high chances of finding a job after graduating, Swedish Radio P4 Värmland reports.
- Anders Westi, a geologist working in the region, says the median age in the industry is now 60-plus.
Radio Sweden
For more on the crisis in geology, listen to Radio Sweden’s full report.
Related stories from around the North:
Canada: Digging for green minerals a priority for the North, says Canadian minister, CBC News
Greenland: Greenland grants two further exploration licences to Amaroq Minerals, Eye on the Arctic
Sweden: Swedish developer plans to build greenest iron mine in Kirkenes, The Independent Barents Observer
United States: US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district, Politico reports, Thomson Reuters
