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The Svappavaarabanan in Kiruna, Sweden.
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Increase in thefts of railway copper cables a major headache in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 15:11
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Copper cables being stolen from along railway lines is becoming increasingly common as the market price for the metal has

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Midland launches nickel-copper exploration in Nunavik

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 14:59
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Midland Exploration Inc. said on Wednesday that it’s starting a new exploration program for nickel and copper in Nunavik, Quebec.

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Greenland grants two further exploration licences to Amaroq Minerals

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 15:52 — Last Updated: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 16:04
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The government of Greenland has awarded two further exploration licences to Amaroq Minerals, the company said on Tuesday. “The award

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Business Business (Russia) General Russia 

Mining boost in Russian central Arctic to feed electric vehicle market

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 12:03
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Russia’s Nornickel says it can supply enough battery packs to reduce global CO2 emissions by 50-100 million tonnes over the

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Business Business (Denmark/Greenland) Denmark/Greenland General 

Greenland issues new exploration, prospecting licences to Anglo American

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 10:00
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Greenland’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Labour has granted British multinational Anglo American a series of licences in western Greenland.

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Environment Environment (Norway) General News Norway 

Minister downplays environmental impact of planned mine in Arctic Norway

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019 at 14:48 — Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2019 at 14:52
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Dumping of tailings into the Repparfjord on Norway’s Barents Sea coast will not be problematic in such a way that

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Environment Environment (Norway) General News Norway 

Mining waste dump project in Norwegian fjord worries Russia

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 11:15 — Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 11:45
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Norway’s go-ahead to a controversial copper mine in Repparfjord on the Barents Sea coast causes pollution concerns for maritime environment

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Environment Environment (Norway) General News Norway 

Controversial copper mine in Arctic Norway gets green light

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 14:07
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Indigenous Sami interests and environmental groups will appeal the Norwegian Government’s decision on Thursday to grant permission for controversial mine

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Blog Environment Environment (Russia) General News Russia 

Blog – Monchegorsk, Russia: a mining town with green aspirations

Mia Bennett
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 09:19
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Murmansk, the largest city in the entire Arctic, is having a makeover. At the restaurant on the top floor of

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In 2012, the state collected nearly $41 million in tax revenue from mining. In comparison, oil and gas production generated more than $6.1 billion. (Alaska Dispatch)
Business USA 

Is Alaska getting its fair share from mining?

Suzanna Caldwell, Alaska Dispatch
Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 at 08:53
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As debate rages over the environmental consequences of the proposed Pebble gold and copper mine in Southwest Alaska, some are

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Feature

Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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