The Future of Mining in Greenland

What opportunities and challenges does mining in Greenland present, and how can the interests of local communities, industry, and the environment be balanced? Joining the conversation are:Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC); Head of Delegation to the Arctic CouncilNaja Dyrendom Graugaard, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkNauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors, Greenland Resources Inc., Canada; Director, Isuma Consulting, GreenlandNick Bæk Heilmann, Senior Associate, Kaya PartnersEdward Westropp, Head of Business Development and Corporate Affairs, Amaroq Minerals Moderating is Damien Degeorges, Director of Degeorges Consulting. This Session was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org TWITTER: @_Arctic_Circle FACEBOOK: The Arctic Circle INSTAGRAM: arctic_circle_org