Controversial Greenland mining labour bill approved
Lawmakers in the Greenlandic capital have voted in favour of relaxing regulations on local mining firms. The move, which will allow Chinese companies ...
Greenland looks to Denmark for mineral investment
Greenland’s top politician has encouraged Copenhagen to invest in his country ahead of an imminent boom in developing local mineral resources.
New Marine Stewardship Council heads for Iceland, Greenland
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has appointed a new Senior Fishery Outreach Manager for Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Right to know fathers extended to new generation of Greenlanders
Greenlanders with Danish heritage that were born before 1963 have been granted the right to find their Danish fathers.
Greenland weighs in for Oscar with ‘Inuk’ film
Greenland’s Oscar Committee has nominated ‘Inuk’ as the Danish territory’s contender at this year’s Academy Awards in California. The film, which depi...
Total opposes arctic drilling
French oil giant Total has made an unprecedented move among big oil companies by expressing concerns over drilling efforts in the Arctic.
Ice melt brings fresh mining controversy to Greenland
As Greenland’s ice continues to melt at a record pace, locals are divided over the prospect of new mining opportunities. Several communities in the so...
Massive Greenland ice chunk begins to break apart
A huge chunk of ice that recently broke of from Greenland is reportedly now breaking into pieces. The Manhattan-sized piece of ice – dubbed PII-2012 b...