On Thursday, OHCHR, which has the main responsibility for the work with human rights within the UN, released the letter advising Sweden to say no to a mine outside Jokkmokk.
They point out that dust particles containing heavy metals would adversely affect nature and water sources.
They also refer to the consultation procedure and believe that Sweden should say no in this case in order to strengthen the relationship with the indigenous Sami people.
"Even though the law has not yet been enacted, we advise Sweden to create good relations with indigenous peoples at the national level, based on the recognition of their cultural heritage and traditional subsistence."
The Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Issues and the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment have written this letter.
Debate and mobilization around Gállok continues
It is not just the UN that is acting.
At lunchtime on Friday, the network Gruvfritt Jokkmokk will hand over the open letter written by activist Tor Tuorda, together with 67,000 signatures.
The letter states that a mine had done too much damage to the indigenous Sami people and the area around Gállok.
Sáminuora's chair Sara Elvira Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament Speaker Daniel Holst and author Mats Jonsson will hand them over to Minister of Trade and Industry Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson and the government.
SVT Sápmi will be on site.
Beowulf mining must submit an opinion
Beowulf mining, the mining company that wants to build the mine, also sent a press release on Thursday.
They state that they can coexist with the reindeer herding industry.
The company writes that it believes that in the Gállok area there may be ore for mining for 30-40 years, ie also outside Kallak north, the area for which a processing concession is sought.
"There are no examples of a reindeer husbandry cooperative in Sweden becoming unsustainable as a result of mining,"
writes Beowulf mining.
The mining company has been given the opportunity to comment on the latest statements received by the government on the issue.
They have until February 14 to do so.
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- Everyone has a responsibility and then we try to use our platform and do what we can in solidarity with Sami activists who are already fighting against the mining plans in Gállok, says Greta Thunberg who is on site in Gállok and Jokkmokk.
Photo: Stefan Karlsson / SVT Sápmi