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Years of Greenlandic experience
Protection of the environment is high on the agenda in Greenland and the Greenland Self-Government requires mining companies to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) based on baseline studies from 2-3 years before mining operation can commence.
Environmental concern is a key issue for obtaining the exploitation permit. In this process, local knowledge about the harsh arctic conditions as well as the governmental regulations is vital in the course of preparing EIA in Greenland. Doing the right things can save a lot of time and money and will reduce potential delays.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The overall aim of the EIA is to identify, evaluate and minimize the environmental effects of a project. However, the purpose of the EIA is also to provide the Greenlandic Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum (BMP) and others stakeholders with information on the environmental impacts of the project including how the mining company intends to promote environmentally sound and sustainable solutions through the identification and implementation of mitigating measures.
In order to meet these aims, Orbicon proposes a proactive approach. We believe that this will be the most efficient way to ensure that the EIA will meet the requirements of the authorities and thereby smoothen the mining permitting process.
Beginning the baseline study
A baseline study seeks to document the state of the environment prior to exploitation. Therefore, the baseline studies have to be initiated early in the exploration process, simply because you need to collect samples from more than one season.
In collaboration with the BMP and their advisor National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), we have developed sampling programs for specific areas and specific projects. These scoping programs specify how, where and when different types of studies shall be carried out.
Experience counts
You will not find a consultant with more experience in the environmental issues of mining in Greenland than Orbicon. As all know, experience matters in fulfilling the requirements of the local government. If the studies are not carried out rightly, the approval process might be prolonged for another year, until you can commence your mining activity. We know how it works, and what has to be done to get the process going.
