The discovery of the White Mountain deposit in Greenland, rich in anorthosite, offers potential industrial benefits but presents mining challenges due to extreme Arctic conditions. Bent Olsvig Jensen, managing director of Lumina Sustainable Materials, emphasizes obstacles such as harsh weather, communication issues, and low temperatures affecting operational efficiency. Despite Greenland's many exploratory projects, only two mines are active, highlighting the difficulty of transitioning from discovery to successful extraction. The mineral is essential for industries like paint and glass, yet its exploitation entails navigating severe environmental conditions.
The White Mountain anorthosite deposit proved to be several miles long and wide, but exploiting it isn't straightforward due to extreme Arctic conditions.
Bent Olsvig Jensen stated that the harsh Arctic environment complicates operations, citing challenges like fierce winds, pack ice, and freezing temperatures affecting machinery.
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