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Investors scrutinize a Norwegian company’s plan to mine quartz on Sámi grazing land

A recent court ruling stripping licenses from wind farms on Sámi grazing lands could have implications for the proposed mine at Nasafjell.

By Gwladys Fouche, Reuters, Nora Buli, Reuters December 2, 2021
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OSLO — Two shareholders in Norwegian silicon producer Elkem are pressing the company to respect the rights of indigenous Sámi reindeer herders who object to plans for a quartz mine they say puts their ancient culture at risk.

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