Brief SynthesisThe Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun is one of the most outstanding industrial monuments in the world. The Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun is noteworthy not only for its technological heritage but also for the abundant evidence illustrating the economic and social evolution of the copper industry and the social structure of the mining community over time. Collectively these attributes create the cultural landscape of the Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun and underpin the authenticity of the property. Metals are in great demand on the world market prompting interest in ore prospecting in the area surrounding the Great Pit in Falun. The Council manages the preservation and strengthening of the historical values within the World Heritage property.