The bankruptcy of battery cell maker Northvolt, once the leader of Sweden's green industrial boom, is a huge blow to the country's north and particularly the small town of Skelleftea. The town, founded 180 years ago as a mining city to serve the surrounding mineral-rich mountains,

Northvolt, a leading battery cell maker, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, putting 5,000 jobs at risk and marking a major setback for Europe's bid to challenge China's industry dominance. Despite significant investment,