
The nature near Narsaq, which is home to Kvanefjeld, known for hosting one of the world's largest deposits of rare earths. (Archive photo). Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix
Greenland denies mining firm rare earth exploration
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, has rejected the Australian mining company Greenland Minerals’ application to establish a rare earth elements mine at Kvanefjeld in southern Greenland. This decision follows a ban on radioactive uranium extraction introduced by Greenland’s government...
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