Natural resources

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 key player in moving Interior Alaska off fossil fuels? Multibillion-dollar mining corporations
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…

Forget solar: Faroe Islands is tapping renewable lunar energy
Forget solar: Faroe Islands is tapping renewable lunar energy

While others race into outer space, the Faroe Islands are exploring a new frontier…

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…

Greenland’s fossil fuel ban is up in the air after recent election

US president Donald Trump thrust Greenland to the centre of global politics when he…

Alaska regulators reject permit application for controversial gold project
Alaska regulators reject permit application for controversial gold project

The proposed dredging operation in Safety Sound near Nome is ‘contrary to responsible land…