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Henrik
May 13, 2026
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The molybdenum mineralizations of Flottorp were discovered in 1910. A processing plant was already installed in 1911, and by 1919, a total of approx. 37 tons of concentrate with a MoS₂ content of 70% had been produced. The
deposit was mined from 1916 to 1919 by the company Undalens Molybdengruver. A maximum of 150 to 250 people were employed there.
After the First World War, the demand for molybdenum decreased, and the mine was closed in 1920.
In 1941/42, the occurrence was investigated and approx. 1600 m were drilled with diamond cores. It was concluded that the deposit was uneconomical.
deposit was mined from 1916 to 1919 by the company Undalens Molybdengruver. A maximum of 150 to 250 people were employed there.
After the First World War, the demand for molybdenum decreased, and the mine was closed in 1920.
In 1941/42, the occurrence was investigated and approx. 1600 m were drilled with diamond cores. It was concluded that the deposit was uneconomical.
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