On 27 August, the Government of Greenland approved a proposal for two initiatives: Postponement of the transferred outstanding annual exploration obligations for all mineral exploration licences by one year. Extension of the licence period for all mineral exploration licences by one year. The approval comes as the Mineral Resources Authority is monitoring the global COVID-19 …
On 13 August, the Government of Greenland approved an application for an exploitation permit for an area of 18 km2 located at Killavaat Alannguat in South Greenland to TANBREEZ Mining Greenland A / S (“ Tanbreez ”). Tanbreez will be granted an exploitation permit valid for a period of 30 years. The exploitation permit gives …
The Ministry of Mineral Resources has published a digital platform gathering Greenlandic companies and businesses that provide services and supplies to the mineral sector in Greenland. The platform is now open for service providers to register. Registration is free and open to all businesses in Greenland with a CVR number. Access Greenland’s Mineral Sector Supplier …
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Ujarassiorit – the national mineral hunt for amateur geologists residing in Greenland – has started up. Ujarassiorit has existed since year 1989 and has run every summer. A total of DKK 120,000 tax free prizes are awarded, of which the first prize is DKK 55,000. Ujarassiorit is administered and financed by the The Ministry of …
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Dundas Titanium A/S has submitted an application for exploitation licence of an ilmenite deposit at Moriusaq, Northwest Greenland. In relation to this application, the Company has submitted a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). Both of these documents are now sent for public consultation and can be accessed HERE. The public …
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On 29 May 2020, the governing political parties, Siumut and Nunatta Qitornai, went into coalition with Demokraatit (the Democrats), forming a new majority coalition Government of Greenland. This new coalition has led to restructuring of the government administration, and three new ministers in the Government from the Democrats. The mineral resources area now falls under …
On 30 April, the Government of Greenland approved a recommendation that aims to strengthen the mineral resources industry’s financial position and secure a continuous interest in mineral exploration in Greenland. The Government of Greenland has approved two initiatives: Postponement of the quarterly payment for administrative case handling for expenses in connection with case handling of …
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The Greenland Exploration & Mining Convention 2020 (GEM 2020) is postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of continued global travel restrictions. The GEM 2020 was planned for 26-29 August in Qaqortoq, South Greenland. The Convention aims to showcase South Greenland’s mineral potential in a global perspective, and increase public engagement with …
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Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the Minister of Finance and Mineral Resources has decided to postpone a number of legislative initiatives relating to the mineral resources sector, including the new Mineral Resources Act and Small-Scale Mining Act proposals. As a result, the new Mineral Resources Act and Small-Scale Mining Act will be put forward …
The Government of Greenland has approved the adjustment of mineral exploration obligations for 2020 for all exclusive exploration licences to zero. This decision covers all companies with exclusive mineral exploration licences in Greenland (including special exploration licences) regardless of the licence age, and relates to expenditure obligations between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2020. …
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