Nasa silver mine

[1][2] It was historically important, as it contributed to the development of infrastructure in this part of Lappland, most notably the Nasa trail and the city of Arjeplog.

It was found that the foreman Isak Tiock had been keeping most of the wages for himself as well as cruelly treating those who would not work.

They would take the ore for smelting in Silbojokk, about 60 km away, however many fled to Norway to escape the harsh work on themselves and their animals.

[1] In August 1659, a Norwegian invasion force under the command of Preben von Ahnen (1606–1675), came over the mountains plundering and burning the mine, bringing an end to the operations.

The mining operation continued with severe difficulties, and silver production remained insignificant.