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 Council
Naja Dyrendom Graugaard, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Nauja Bianco, Member of the Board of Directors, Greenland Resources Inc., Canada; Director, Isuma Consulting, Greenland
Nick Bæk Heilmann, Senior Associate, Kaya Partners
Edward 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.

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