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  • Greenland Resources Secures Expanded Exploration Rights Near Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project

    Greenland Resources Secures Expanded Exploration Rights Near Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project

    Greenland Resources has been granted exclusive exploration rights covering 1,147.76 square kilometres in Greenland’s Semersooq region, significantly expanding its mineral licence footprint surrounding the company’s flagship Malmbjerg molybdenum project.

    The Canadian-listed company said the newly awarded special exploration licence strengthens its position along Greenland’s east coast, giving it what it described as a dominant regional mineral holding adjacent to its existing exploitation licence for molybdenum and magnesium.

    The expansion comes amid growing global demand for molybdenum, a key material used in high-performance steel alloys essential for infrastructure, industrial manufacturing and energy transition technologies. Market forecasts cited by the company indicate global molybdenum demand could increase from approximately 398,000 tonnes in 2024 to around 500,000 tonnes annually by 2034.

    Greenland Resources has already secured downstream market access through a long-term offtake agreement signed last year with Finnish stainless steel producer Outokumpu, under which molybdenum oxide from the Malmbjerg project will be supplied to the European manufacturer.

    According to historical geological data published by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, rock sampling within the newly licensed area has identified multiple zones with highly anomalous molybdenum concentrations. The company believes these targets could potentially expand the resource base linked to the Malmbjerg development.

    An exploration programme is now being prepared for the concession area, including hyperspectral surveys aimed at refining mineral targeting and assessing resource potential.

    Investor sentiment reacted positively to the announcement, with Greenland Resources shares rising 2.94 percent by the close of trading in Toronto. The company currently holds a market capitalisation of approximately C$235 million.

  • Greenland Resources Secures €500,000 EU-Backed Funding to Advance Magnesium Extraction at Malmbjerg Project

    Greenland Resources Secures €500,000 EU-Backed Funding to Advance Magnesium Extraction at Malmbjerg Project

    Greenland Resources Inc. has entered into a Financial Sustainability Agreement with EIT RawMaterials GmbH, securing €500,000 in EU-backed funding to advance innovative magnesium extraction at its Malmbjerg molybdenum project in Greenland. The funding, provided through Horizon Europe, will support testing of magnesium recovery from saline process water—an initiative aligned with the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, as magnesium remains one of Europe’s most import-reliant minerals.

    The company also plans a non-brokered private placement of up to 112,122 common shares at $1.65 each, raising approximately $185,000. The offering, pending Cboe approval, is expected to close around November 20, 2025. Greenland Resources has applied for additional Horizon Europe–supported programs, aiming to cover a substantial portion of the project’s equity capex.

    Under the agreement, EIT RawMaterials will invest through Greenland Resources’ subsidiary in Greenland, with securities convertible into company shares via put and call options exercisable within six months. At least €375,000 of the funding will be advanced immediately, with the remainder contingent upon final project reporting and approval.

    The Initial Conversion, tied to the offering’s expected closing date, would see EIT RawMaterials receive up to 493,939 shares at $1.65, depending on the final amount of Initial Funds disbursed. Any later conversion of Remaining Funds would be priced at the 20-day volume-weighted average, subject to a minimum of $1.65 per share.

    EIT RawMaterials CEO Bernd Schäfer emphasized Europe’s pressing need to secure magnesium supplies, noting that China currently produces nearly all of the EU’s consumption. He said the investment supports innovative, low-carbon production pathways vital for European industry and defence sectors.

    Greenland Resources Executive Chairman Ruben Shiffman said the funding sets an important precedent for future EU strategic investments, demonstrating that public European financing can be deployed through the company’s Greenland subsidiary and converted into its Canadian-listed parent entity.

    The Malmbjerg project, which received a 30-year exploitation licence in June 2025, contains both molybdenum and magnesium. The project’s design focuses on low environmental impact, with high-grade molybdenum expected to supply up to 25% of the EU’s annual consumption and fully meet its defence needs during the first decade of production. Magnesium recovery from saline water is being incorporated into updated feasibility economics.

    With China dominating global production of both molybdenum and magnesium, the EU views long-term supply diversification as essential. The Malmbjerg project, supported by the European Raw Materials Alliance, is positioned as a key strategic source for Europe’s green, industrial, and defence sectors.

  • EIT RawMaterials Invests in Greenland Resources to Boost Europe’s Magnesium Supply and Reduce Dependence on China

    EIT RawMaterials Invests in Greenland Resources to Boost Europe’s Magnesium Supply and Reduce Dependence on China

    EIT RawMaterials GmbH has announced a €0.5 million equity investment in Greenland Resources A/S, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland Resources Inc. and developer of the Malmbjerg molybdenum project in central-east Greenland. The initiative aims to accelerate the recovery of magnesium—currently being evaluated as a potential by-product—from both process water and primary ore, strengthening Europe’s resource security amid growing concerns over supply concentration.

    China currently supplies around 95%–97% of Europe’s magnesium imports, posing a major vulnerability for industrial sectors reliant on the metal. Magnesium is a critical alloying element in aluminum production and plays an essential role in lightweight mobility, defence applications, and modern manufacturing.

    Supported by the EU-backed European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), EIT RawMaterials has collaborated with Greenland Resources from the outset to develop sustainable European molybdenum production. The new financing, provided under the Horizon Europe framework, will enable testing and scaling of low-emission technologies to extract magnesium from saline process water generated during molybdenum operations. Additional investment from existing Greenland Resources shareholders will focus on recovering magnesium directly from primary ore.

    Bernd Schäfer, CEO and Managing Director of EIT RawMaterials, emphasized the strategic importance of the effort. “Magnesium is mission-critical for Europe’s competitiveness — from lightweight mobility to defence — and yet the EU depends on China for nearly all its supply,” he said. He noted that the initiative addresses risks to key industries such as aluminum manufacturing, where magnesium is indispensable, and aligns with EU efforts to expand access to critical raw materials while reducing carbon intensity.

    The investment supports the objectives of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), which targets diversification and increased security of critical material supplies by 2030. Magnesium is officially classified as both a critical and strategic raw material, making projects that expand domestic or allied production a clear priority for the EU.

    By advancing technologies to recover magnesium from both process water and ore, the project aims to add new, lower-carbon supply streams to Europe’s raw materials portfolio. It complements the EU’s broader CRMA Strategic Projects and fits within EIT RawMaterials’ mission to mobilize investment and innovation across the raw materials value chain.

    Greenland Resources secured a 30-year exploitation licence for molybdenum and magnesium in June 2025, creating a robust permitting framework for the development pathway that this investment supports.

  • Greenland Resources Signs MoU with Hempel to Supply Molybdenum to German Steel Industry

    Greenland Resources Signs MoU with Hempel to Supply Molybdenum to German Steel Industry

    Greenland Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Düsseldorf-based Hempel Metallurgical GmbH for the long-term supply of molybdenum to the German steel sector. The agreement covers molybdenite concentrate and secondary products such as ferromolybdenum and molybdenum oxide, marking a significant step toward positioning Greenland Resources as Germany’s largest molybdenum supplier.

    Backed by its NI 43-101 feasibility study and existing offtake and roasting agreements, the company plans further announcements on direct supply deals with German steelmakers. The high-quality, low-emission molybdenum from its Malmbjerg project in east-central Greenland will undergo roasting in Belgium before delivery.

    Germany is the EU’s leading consumer of molybdenum, using 16.3 million pounds in 2024, according to the International Molybdenum Association. Greenland Resources has already secured offtake agreements with steel producers in Italy and Finland, further reinforcing its role as a critical supplier in the European market.

    The Malmbjerg open-pit mine, located about 30km from Greenland’s east coast, will produce pure molybdenum with magnesium by-products. The project’s low levels of deleterious elements make its molybdenum particularly suited for defence and high-performance steel applications, with the potential to meet all of the EU defence sector’s molybdenum needs and supply up to 25% of overall EU demand.

    In June, the company was granted a 30-year exploitation licence for molybdenum and magnesium at Malmbjerg, with operations required to commence by December 2028. The licence allows for an extension of up to 50 years, subject to further regulatory requirements.

  • Greenland Approves 30-Year Molybdenum Mining Project to Supply 25% of EU Demand

    Greenland Approves 30-Year Molybdenum Mining Project to Supply 25% of EU Demand

    Greenland has granted a 30-year permit to Toronto-listed Greenland Resources for the development of the Malmbjerg molybdenum mine, marking a major step forward for EU-backed efforts to secure critical raw materials. The project, located in eastern Greenland, is expected to produce an average of 32.8 million pounds of concentrated molybdenum annually—enough to meet around a quarter of Europe’s demand for the metal.

    Molybdenum is used in aerospace, clean energy, and defense due to its strength and resistance to heat and corrosion. With China controlling around 40% of global molybdenum production and recently tightening export controls in response to U.S. tariffs, the project carries geopolitical significance.

    The Malmbjerg mine is backed by the European Raw Materials Alliance and has already secured supply agreements with major European firms, including Finland’s Outokumpu and Italy’s Cogne Acciai Speciali.

    Greenland’s mining sector is seeing increased momentum. Just last month, the country issued another exploitation licence to a Danish-French consortium, and the EU included a graphite project in Greenland among 13 new strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering mineral supply.

    Though development in Greenland has historically been slowed by regulatory hurdles and limited financing, interest from both the U.S. and EU is accelerating. The U.S. Export-Import Bank recently confirmed that a Greenland-based rare earth mine met the initial criteria for a $120 million loan.

  • Greenland Grants 30-Year Permit to EU-Backed Malmbjerg Molybdenum Mine

    Greenland Grants 30-Year Permit to EU-Backed Malmbjerg Molybdenum Mine

    Greenland Resources (Cboe CA: MOLY) has received a 30-year exploitation licence for its Malmbjerg molybdenum project, a significant step in securing the European Union’s critical mineral supply. Backed by the EU and the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), the open-pit mine is expected to meet up to 25% of the EU’s molybdenum needs during its first decade of production.

    The Malmbjerg site will produce an average of 32.8 million pounds of molybdenum annually—an essential element for steel reinforcement and vital applications in aerospace, energy, and defence. The strategic importance of this development has only intensified as China, the global leader in molybdenum supply, tightened export controls following new U.S. tariffs.

    Greenland Resources has already signed off-take agreements with major European steelmakers, including Finland’s Outokumpu and Italy’s Cogne Acciai Speciali. The government of Greenland sees the project as a milestone in its push toward economic self-sufficiency. Minister Naaja H. Nathanielsen emphasized that Malmbjerg will bring jobs, local business opportunities, and potentially $1 billion in tax revenues over its operational lifetime.

    The project’s approval adds momentum to Greenland’s expanding mining sector. In recent weeks, the government has approved a range of new ventures, including a graphite initiative added to the EU’s list of 13 new critical raw materials projects and progress by Critical Metals Corp. on the Tanbreez rare earth mine with prospective U.S. EXIM Bank backing.

    As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, Greenland is emerging as a strategic hub for raw materials vital to Western supply chains.

  • ERMA and Greenland Resources mark a successful partnership advancing responsible mining in Europe.

    ERMA and Greenland Resources mark a successful partnership advancing responsible mining in Europe.

    Outstanding collaboration supporting ESG standards and EU circularity. 

    The Malmbjerg molybdenum project, exemplifying responsible mining practices with top-tier Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, will supply high-quality molybdenum to meet a substantial portion of Europe’s demand. Notably, among the world’s largest molybdenum producers—China, USA, Chile, Peru, Mexico— Greenland leads in education and health spending as a percentage of GDP and boasts the lowest poverty rates.

     

    The outstanding collaboration with ERMA has allowed Greenland Resources to sign documentation on offtake agreements directly with six major EU metallurgical steel and chemical companies as well as secure letters of intent to finance the Malmbjerg molybdenum project capex from AAA credit-rated financial institutions like the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) among other development banks, and commercial banks like Deutsche Bank AG. ERMA has also played an important role in securing documentation with major European and Canadian mining equipment suppliers like Danish FLSmidth A/S and Austrian Doppelmayr Transport Technology GmbH.

     Malmbjerg molybdenum project will answer 25% of Europe’s total molybdenum demand.

    Molybdenum is a fundamental element in the manufacturing of all clean renewable energy technologies such as wind, geothermal, solar, and hydro, as well as in the manufacturing of most mining equipment, making it vital for Europe’s Green Transition. Currently, China produces around 45% of world’s molybdenum while the EU is the second largest molybdenum user worldwide and has no production of its own. Greenland Resources will be able to supply some 25% of Europe’s total molybdenum demand for over 20 years from a responsible EU source with one of the highest-grade and clean molybdenum deposits in the world.

     As global demand for molybdenum continues to soar, its prices have surged, making it one of 2023’s top-performing metals. The London Metal Exchange reported a closing price of US$23.95/lb Mo on Sept.22, nearly 33% higher than the base case price used in the Company’s NI 43-101 Feasibility Study.

    Naaja H Nathanielsen, Greenland’s Minister of Finance, Minerals, Justice and Gender Equality, underscores Greenland’s unique advantage in providing a high-quality, easily accessible Molybdenum supply chain to Europe, while prioritising responsible mining: 

     “Greenland is committed to fostering responsible mining ventures that not only tap into our abundant natural resources but also prioritise the well-being and empowerment of our local communities. It’s crucial that we set a benchmark for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards while maintaining our competitive advantage. Projects such as the Malmbjerg project with proximity to Europe and high-quality ore serve as a model of responsible mining practices, and they hold immense importance for our region in terms of growth and job creation.”

     Strengthening cooperation and training between Canadian and Greenlandic Inuit communities.

    In June, Greenland Resources expanded its support to Ittoqqortoormiit, the nearest community to the Malmbjerg project. This included a boost in financial support and mining training, enhancing internet infrastructure, and allocating funding to strengthen culture and education initiatives. In addition, Greenland Resources recently signed an MOU with Nuna Group of Companies, a world class Canadian majority Inuit-owned civil construction company that specializes in Arctic construction and contract mining operations. This will add to the cooperation and training between Canadian and Greenlandic Inuit communities.

     Bernd Schäfer, CEO and Managing Director of EIT RawMaterials, expresses his enthusiasm for this impactful collaboration: “The partnership between ERMA and Greenland Resources is a great example of a win-win scenario. We are excited about the development of multi-country value chains for this indispensable raw material, and our commitment in seeking global partners goes far beyond this project. EIT RawMaterials and ERMA, together with the European Commission, are actively engaging in dialogue with partners including the upcoming Strategic Partnership on responsible raw materials value chains between the European Union and Greenland.” 

     Dr. Ruben Shiffman, Executive Chairman of Greenland Resources, highlights the collaboration’s achievements, including capex finance support from financial institutions, successful off-take documentation with prominent European steel and chemical companies, and with leading mining equipment suppliers.

     “ERMA’s support has been instrumental in our success. Recently, in the presence of the Prime Minister of Belgium, we signed terms with Molymet, the world largest molybdenum roaster, to convert our molybdenite concentrate in Belgium to ferromolybdenum, molybdenum oxide, and ammonium dimolybdate and sell them directly to the EU steel and chemical industry. We expect a significant percentage of our 2022 Feasibility Study US$820 million capex to come from EU and Canadian financial institutions. Also, over US$300 million on mining equipment will be sourced from the EU and a similar amount from Canada.”