Exploration for minerals and extraction of minerals
The first phases of a mineral resources project often consist of fieldwork and exploration for the desired minerals or other information about geology. These activities can affect the environment and nature in the area, such as disturbance of wildlife during transport and activities, or local pollution through the use of chemicals during drilling or the use of machinery. For the work, the advisors use maps of important or sensitive biological areas, the latest knowledge about wildlife and other nature, and information about the properties of chemicals or equipment.
Part of the advisory work is confidential in certain phases of the projects in accordance with the Mineral Resources Act. Therefore, only publicly available material is published here. The material will also be presented at publicly available consultations.
On the website of the Government of Greenland www.govmin.gl/minerals you will find an updated list of granted exploration and exploitation permits.
Extraction of minerals
Advisory
The Department of Environment and Minerals advises the responsible authority – the Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities – on issues relating to possible impacts on the environment in connection with mineral resource activities. The advice is provided in connection with the issuance of extraction permits, approval of fieldwork, EIA reports (Environmental Impact Assessment) and monitoring in connection with the construction, operation and closure of mines. The advisory is carried out in collaboration with DCE Aarhus University in Denmark.
Part of the advisory work is confidential in certain phases of the projects in accordance with the Mineral Resources Act. Therefore, only publicly available material is published here. The material will also be presented at publicly available consultations.
On the website of the Government of Greenland www.govmin.gl/minerals you will find an updated list of granted exploration and exploitation permits.
Reports from monitoring
Below are published reports from the department’s activities on monitoring mines on behalf of the Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities.
MIN 2014-21 Aappaluttoq Greenland Ruby:
