MINING
INTELLIGENCE
FOR GREENLAND
Operational data, drilling specifications, and mineral grade analysis for Greenland's active and prospective mining zones.
| DEPOSIT | MINERAL | GRADE | DEPTH (m) | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kvanefjeld | REE (TREO) | 1.06% | 0 — 350 | ■ Advanced |
| Isua | Iron Ore (Fe) | 32.1% Fe | 0 — 500 | ■ Permitted |
| Citronen Fjord | Zinc-Lead | 4.6% Zn, 0.5% Pb | 50 — 250 | ■ Exploration |
| Skaergaard | PGE + Au | 1.68 g/t PdEq | 0 — 400 | ■ Exploration |
| Dundas | Ilmenite (Ti) | 8.8% TiO2 | 0 — 20 (alluvial) | ■ Advanced |
Ilimaussaq complex and Kvanefjeld deposit. Major rare earth element concentrations including neodymium, praseodymium, and uranium. Year-round accessible via Narsarsuaq.
Isua iron ore belt and Fiskefjord nickel-copper-PGE prospects. Deep-water port access at Nuuk enables large-scale bulk commodity export operations.
Skaergaard PGE-Au deposit and Wegener Halvo lead-zinc prospects. Seasonal access only, typically June through October. Complex logistics environment.
Citronen Fjord zinc-lead deposit and Inglefield Land copper prospects. Remote, helicopter-supported exploration. Significant undiscovered potential remains.
High-grade gold exploration along the 30km Nanortalik gold belt in South Greenland. Historical production of 10.6 g/t Au. Underground decline access with visible gold in quartz veins.
Native iron and nickel-copper sulfide exploration in the Tertiary volcanic province. Unique geological setting with potential for Norilsk-type mineralization in flood basalts.
Historical lead-zinc district in East Greenland. Blyklippen mine produced 545,000 tonnes of ore at 9.3% Pb and 9.9% Zn. Modern exploration targeting extensions at depth.
- • Arctic survival training mandatory — all field personnel
- • Polar bear deterrent systems at all camps
- • Weather-triggered evacuation — 72hr provisions
- • Comms redundancy: Iridium + VSAT
- • Medevac agreements with Air Greenland
- • EIA required — Greenland Mineral Resources Act
- • SIA with community consultation periods
- • Zero-discharge water treatment — all process water
- • Progressive reclamation bonding
- • Wildlife corridor preservation mandates
East coast operations limited to June–October shipping window. All annual supplies must be pre-positioned during this period. Icebreaker escort required for northern routes above 80°N.
Blasting in permafrost conditions requires specialized charge patterns and timing sequences. Hydraulic fluids, lubricants, and electrical systems must meet arctic-rated specifications to -40°C minimum.
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