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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…

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…

Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for Alaska’s Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly

Rusting rivers and huge rainfall have complicated pollution control at Northwest Alaska’s massive zinc…

EU to fund Greenland mining project for the first time

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

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund’s Israel investments

Norway’s Labour government failed to win backing for its 2026 draft budget by an…

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…

Sweden sees frigate decision early next year as France touts 2030 date

Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson expects a decision early next year on the country’s…

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,…