Mines in Sweden

thumb|right|250px|The New mine of BastnäsSwedish language|Swedish: Nya Bastnässtollen Bastnäs ( or ) is an ore field near Riddarhyttan, Västmanland, Sweden. The mines in Bastnäs were earliest mentioned in 1692. Iron, copper and rare-earth elements were extracted from the mines and 4,500 tons of cerium was produced between 1875 and 1888.