Bank BKB brings Polar regions into the heart of Basel
Basler Kantonalbank is using the Antarctic and Arctic in Basel to promote more sustainable financial investments.
Arctic fisheries become a political crisis area
Fishing in the Arctic is increasingly becoming a political issue with disputes between Norway and the EU and new announcements from Russia.
Igloos for penguins in Antarctica?
There are professions that are particularly creative. This certainly includes architects. Again and again we are surprised by outstanding ideas, but also by projects that go to the limits of what is feasible. Architects and designers create proposals that construct and organize new ways of living, working and playing. “ArchDaily,” the platform for architecture, showed […]
Greenland – Search for uranium approved!
The Greenland Government authorises the French company “Orano” SA to carry out test drilling under certain health and safety conditions.
157.4-carat diamond unearthed in Canada
A Canadian mining company announces that they have found a 157.4 carat diamond of exceptional quality.
Ship missing off Novaya Zemlya
On December 28, 2020, information about the loss of the ship “Onega” was received in the control room of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Murmansk region.
EU-UK Agreement without Falkland Islands
The UK-EU trade deal on Brexit does not apply to the Falkland Islands.
One step closer to Highspeed Internet for the Arctic
Things are progressing rapidly with OneWeb – 36 satellites have already been put back into orbit and will be operational in the Arctic for the first time from December 2021.
“Sevmorput” on course after evacuation of captain
The Russian nuclear freighter “Sevmorput” must now continue its journey home without its evacuated captain.
Last major U.S. bank rejects Arctic drilling plans
That is likely to further annoy President Trump: the last major US bank refuses to finance exploration projects in the Arctic.
First steps for the ARCTIC CONNECT project
The first phase of offshore research as part of the trans-Arctic cable link has been completed.
Battle for Arctic Wildlife Refuge enters crunch mode
The battle for drilling rights in the largest Arctic Nture reserve in the United States has gained momentum and the two sides are increasing the pressure on each other.
“Sevmorput” with problems off Angola
The arrival of the “Sevmorput” was planned for the beginning of November at the Antarctic “Progress” station. But for the past three weeks, the ship has been sailing zig-zag courses off Angola.
Waste to be converted into fuel
More than 70,000 cubic meters of industrial waste in Russia’s Arctic zones could be processed into fuel.
New record in the Northeast Passage
Never before have such large quantities of cargo been transported along the Northeast Passage. In total, it was 22.98 million tonnes.
Icebreaker “Arktika” at the North Pole
On the maiden voyage of the icebreaker “Arktika”, the temptation to make a detour to the North Pole on the first trip was enormous.
COVID-19 cases in Nunavut mine
As more and more Hope Bay gold mine workers are infected with COVID-19, the incident is now being described as an outbreak.
More than 100 tons of fishing gear recovered
The Norwegian Fisheries Directorate has cleaned the seabed of more than 100 tonnes of lost fishing equipment.
Possible Chinese interest in Svalbard via Hurtigruten
China may have an interest in buying Hurtigruten, securing a mainstay at the western end of its Arctic Silk Road.
Internet for the Arctic back on track
The British government and India’s Bharti Group secure funding and launch more OneWeb satellites into Earth orbit
Shell plans to restart oil drilling in the Arctic
After pausing for years, Shell wants to resume its activities in the Arctic, provided that partners can be found for the ventures.
“Northguider” finally removed
The trawler “Northguider”, which ran aground in the Hinlopen in 2018, has now been finally disposed of.
Ore mining on Novaya Zemlya coming soon
The first phase of test drilling for ore extraction on the south island of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago has been completed.
Albatrosse – Death on the Fishing Hook
New Zealand has amended its regulations on fisheries. This should prevent the death of thousands of seabirds.
