Canadian Minerals Corporation: Pioneering Anorthosite Development in Greenland
Anortech, a subsidiary of the Canadian Minerals Corporation, is advancing its anorthosite project in the Grønne Bjerg area, situated in Nuup Kangerlua, approximately 80 kilometers from Nuuk. The company’s director, Jim Cambon, recently shared insights on LinkedIn following his participation in the Greenland Day event during the raw materials fair in Toronto. He indicated that Anortech is poised to submit an application for an exploitation license in 2027.
Cambon, who boasts nearly 25 years of experience in mineral exploration and extraction in Greenland, has previously led Hudson Resources, which holds a license for anorthosite from the White Mountain region near Kangerlussuaq. In 2015, Hudson was awarded its mining license, making significant strides in the field. Earlier this year, Cambon shifted his focus from White Mountain to the exploration license in Nuup Kangerlua, where Anortech has identified substantial deposits of high-purity anorthosite. This material is vital for various industries, including the production of fiberglass and paint. Noteworthy is the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices, planning to operate the project as a quarry that avoids the use of chemicals and water.
As for the current state of the project, Cambon reports that the company has successfully blasted out a test area. The next pivotal step involves resource drilling, anticipated to occur within this year. “Once we complete the environmental impact assessment and resource definition, we expect to be ready to submit our application for an exploitation license in 2027,” Cambon explained, emphasizing that engaging with the local community will be integral to this process.
However, the arctic conditions and severe weather present logistical challenges for the operation. Cambon notes that the primary concern is not the unpredictable weather but rather the complexities involved in transporting materials and personnel in a cost-effective manner.
Anortech is not alone in recognizing the potential of Greenland’s anorthosite reserves. The company joins the ranks of two other resource firms in the region: Greenland Anorthosite Mining, which secured an exploitation permit in 2025 for their Piiaaffik Itersarmiut Allit site northeast of Qeqertarsuatsiaat, and Lumina Sustainable Materials, which obtained a similar permit back in 2015 for their White Mountain location.
As Anortech continues to forge ahead, its developments promise to play a significant role in the future of mineral resource extraction in Greenland.