A national quest for uranium comes to remote Western Alaska, raising fears in a nearby village
Demand for low-carbon nuclear energy could boost uranium prospects on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. But…
Mining
Indigenous rights must be at the heart of the world’s transition to critical minerals: Commentary
Indigenous Peoples from Alaska to Greenland can help the world tackle two key issues:…
A contentious mining project in Southeast Alaska just changed hands. Its new owner is already looking to sell
Opponents are celebrating the news as a setback for the Palmer Project near Haines,…
A key player in moving Interior Alaska off fossil fuels? Multibillion-dollar mining corporations
The mining industry’s global quest for cheaper, cleaner power could change how thousands of…
From Baffinland to Deception Bay, Canada looks north for its mining future: Commentary
As I pointed out in my recent article on Arctic exploration, mining activity in…
Canada’s Arctic mineral conundrum: Commentary
Canada has two nickel/copper mines, two highly profitable gold mines (with a third coming…
‘Greenland’s White Gold’ shines a light on Denmark’s colonialist past: Commentary
A few months ago, Danish National TV (DR) launched a documentary called “Greenland’s White…
Months after fish died near an Alaska mine, state regulators and the mine’s owner still don’t know what killed them
“Sometimes you’re just never going to have data that says, ‘Yes, that’s what it…
Alaska regulators reject permit application for controversial gold project
The proposed dredging operation in Safety Sound near Nome is ‘contrary to responsible land…
