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Greenland has taken a major step in opening up its mining industry: The country’s parliament voted on Thursday to end a decades-long ban on mining for radioactive materials. The decision clears the way for uranium and rare earths mining.
“We cannot live with unemployment and cost of living increases while our economy is at a standstill. It is therefore necessary that we eliminate zero tolerance towards uranium now,” Greenland Prime Minister Aleqa Hammond said according to Reuters.
Some major REE deposits had been off-limits because of they are connected to radioactive materials.
Lawmakers passed the decision 15-14 votes.
With the restrictions lifted, China might have something to worry about: The Asian giant currently produces 95% of the world’s REE supply. Greenland is believed to have enough of these metals to satisfy one-quarter of global demand over the next 50 years.
One company in particular stands to benefit. Greenland Minerals and Energy, an Australian company, has both uranium and REE projects in the country.
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2 Comments
elmer fudd
Wow! Let’s go Hudson ! V.HUD
insidemoney
Fantastic news – this will bring major benefits to the economy, the people of Greenland and to the investors in Greenland Minerals and Energy (GGG).