Greenland Anorthosite Mining, a locally-based mineral exploration company, has been awarded a 30-year mining licence by the Government of Greenland to extract high-grade anorthosite at Piiaaffik Itersarmiut Allit, located northeast of Qeqertarsuatsiaat in western Greenland. The licence follows extensive exploration work and technical studies aimed at verifying the quality and processing potential of the resource.
Anorthosite is a grey-white rock rich in aluminium, silicium, and calcium. It is increasingly valued for its application in producing E-glass, which is used in the construction, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. What makes this material particularly appealing is its low alkali content, which enhances quality while also reducing environmental impact during processing.
The mining project is the result of over two decades of investment and development, including mineral resource estimation, metallurgical testing, and thorough environmental and socio-economic impact assessments. Greenland Anorthosite Mining has worked in close collaboration with local communities, government bodies, and a group of international investors led by the Jean Boulle Group.
Major backing for the project comes from several institutional investors, including Greenland and Denmark’s state investment funds, the Greenlandic pension fund SISA, and Danish SIFI bank Arbejdernes Landsbank. Their involvement underlines strong local and international confidence in the project’s long-term value and sustainability.
Wayne Malouf, Chairman of Greenland Anorthosite Mining, welcomed the news, saying:
“We are proud the Ministry of Mineral Resources shares our long-term vision. This project represents a responsible model for natural resource development in Greenland and will bring lasting benefits to local communities.”
Technical validation by mining consultancy SRK and analytics firm ALS confirms the deposit’s exceptional quality. This, combined with the simplicity of mining and processing anorthosite—requiring low energy and producing no toxic waste—positions the project as a model of low-impact mineral extraction. By-products from beneficiation, such as crushed rock and recyclable metallic elements, further enhance the project’s environmental credentials.
The extracted anorthosite will serve growing global demand for sustainable raw materials in key industries. Compared to traditional sources like kaolin and bauxite, anorthosite enables more efficient and environmentally friendly production of fiberglass and aluminium.
Greenland’s vast resource potential—including minerals, oil and gas, and rare earths—has placed it in the international spotlight in recent years. While former US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to purchase Greenland drew headlines, real interest continues to grow from global investors recognizing its critical role in supplying future-oriented raw materials.
As Greenland Anorthosite Mining moves forward, the project is expected to generate local jobs, infrastructure improvements, and broader economic development—marking a new chapter in Greenland’s sustainable resource future.