Arctic Economy

Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas

No-bid deals, undisclosed contracts, and millions already spent: inside the wild story of the…

Norway, Russia reach agreement on Barents Sea fishing quotas

After record-long negotiations, the two sides agree on next year’s catch quotas in the…

The Arctic mirage: Why the ‘next frontier’ for critical minerals probably isn’t

As the world races deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the demand for critical…

Climate change sharpens fight over Alaska mining road
Climate change sharpens fight over Alaska mining road

AP reports that renewed federal support for Alaska’s long-debated Ambler Access Road is reopening…

Gateway to the north: Maine’s strategic horizon

Originally published in Bangor Daily News  Maine has long been known as a vacation…

Boom in gold price could bring new mine to Nunavut
Boom in gold price could bring new mine to Nunavut

Agnico Eagle Mines also credits higher price for extending life of Meadowbank mine Record-setting…

Can Lapland sell Santa without sacrificing its authenticity?

Soraya Lahlou, a new Lapland resident, reflects on the challenges posed by the region’s…

Why are the Russians rushing to mine rare earths in the Arctic?

Moscow’s new “roadmap” towards independence from China and leverage with the U.S. This is…