Falun mine

In 1687 a significant portion of the mine collapsed and a huge crater appeared. Miraculously, no one died, because the collapse occurred on midsummer (i.e. Midsommar), back then one of only two holidays in a year (the other being Christmas). In XX century the rubble was excavated from the surface.

Falun and Sala (en)

May 10th 2021
Falun mine From the lapis lazuli mines in Afghanistan 8000 years ago, to rare earth elements mined in contemporary China, mining monopolies have played a crucial role in the development and wealth accumulation of entire regions. In XVII century a single mine in Sweden provided 2/3 of copper in Europe. The copper mine in Falun became the main ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more

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