Greenland – Part I: Northern Lights Eldorado
May 14, 2025
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 7 mins.
The rush is on… but this time it’s not only for gold.
In a global industrial shift rewired by electrification, digitization, and the green transition, demand for critical minerals has moved from background noise to a defining macro driver. Rare earths, graphite, molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, uranium; these aren’t just commodities. They’re the foundational inputs of national security, supply chain resilience, and industrial sovereignty.
In a world racing to secure access to green technologies and strategic reserves, Greenland emerges as more than a frozen outpost. Of the 34 minerals designated as "critical" by the European Commission, 25 have been identified on the island.
EU Battery Passport: A Revolution For Mining Industry?
Aug 9, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 7 mins.
The European Union is ushering in a game-changing digital battery passport regulation, promising to transform the sustainability and circularity of the battery value chain. But what does this mean for the mining industry?
Expert Talk Series – Onsite Practices and Community Relations
Jul 25, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 7 mins.
Discover the cultural shift towards sustainability and the importance of detailed ESG audits for sustainable mining operations.
Navigating the Landscape of Global ESG Standards
Jun 25, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 4 mins.
Understand recent M&A activities in global ESG standards institutions and frameworks, and the trend towards consolidation under IFRS.
Tracing the True Cost: Unlocking Premium Prices for Sustainable Metal Mining?
Jun 17, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 2 mins.
Explore the potential for premium pricing on sustainably sourced metals, providing economic benefits akin to those in the luxury industry.
Sustainable Mining – Postcard from Perth, WA
Feb 21, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 3 mins.
Gain insights from the GAIA research team’s firsthand observations during their visit to Western Australia, gateway to Australian miners.