Natural resources

China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska: Commentary

To understand why the role of the U.S. in the world is threatened, take…

‘The West should encourage India to become Russia’s Arctic alternative to China’

A conversation on India’s Arctic strategy with Anurag Bisen of the Vivekananda International Foundation…

New Alaska Bitcoin mine would use as much power as the state’s largest coal plant produces: Commentary

The startup planning the operation near the North Slope oil fields would power its…

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…