Arctic Economy

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…

US Congress repeals Biden-era limits on oil and gas in Alaska refuge

Congressional lawmakers on Thursday voted to repeal a Biden-era policy that limited the amount…

EU to fund Greenland mining project for the first time

KNR reports that the European Union will, for the first time, directly finance a…

Beijing’s men on Russia’s Northern Dvina river

As a mounting number of Russia’s shadow fleet ships sails across the Northern Sea…

If Sweden-Korea icebreaker deal stands, EU funds will support it

Some cry foul as the Swedish Maritime Administration plans to use EU funding to…

Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Here’s how consumers could end up paying not for one, but two

Planning for two separate projects is currently moving ahead. This article was originally published…

Give Inuit greater role in Arctic security or risk ‘malicious’ foreign investment: Obed
Give Inuit greater role in Arctic security or risk ‘malicious’ foreign investment: Obed

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president addresses Arctic investment at Senate committee appearance Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami…

Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters

A new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan proposes 21 sales in Alaska,…