Policy

An expedited Calm Air route from Thompson and higher Nutrition North subsidies keep groceries in Resolute Bay $33 cheaper than the territorial average.

South Korea has chosen Panstar Line to run its first 3,000‑TEU container test voyage along Russia’s Northern Sea Route, aiming to launch a new Asia‑Europe shipping corridor by September 2026.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is convening a session to secure a tax break for Glenfarne Group’s planned North Slope‑to‑tidewater natural‑gas pipeline, replacing petroleum taxes with a volumetric gas tax.

Alaska lawmakers’ attempt to pair a new public‑employee pension with a tax break for a proposed 800‑mile North Slope‑to‑Southcentral natural‑gas pipeline collapsed when Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed the pension bill, leaving the pipeline’s financing and tax structure unresolved.

France and Greenland have signed a memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials, mining, energy, and industrial cooperation, with France's junior trade minister calling the partnership a "win‑win" and pledging support for Greenland's autonomy.

Agnico Eagle Mines will build the $2.4 billion Hope Bay gold mine in Nunavut, aiming to produce up to 435,000 oz annually over 11 years, with operations expected to start in as few as four years.

Agnico Eagle Mines will build a $2.4‑billion Hope Bay gold mine in Nunavut, aiming to start operations within four years and add 400,000‑435,000 oz of gold annually, boosting Arctic economic activity.

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull‑Masty says federal changes to Jordan’s Principle are under review after cuts that have led to teacher layoffs and threaten support for NWT students.

A proposed 800‑mile Alaska natural‑gas pipeline deal collapsed when legislators rejected a tax break and Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a pension‑restoration bill, leaving the project stalled and public employees without a new pension plan.

Stak Energy’s proposed $500 million data center on Alaska’s North Slope would consume over twice the natural gas used by urban Alaska, generate up to 3 GW of power, and rely on air cooling to cut water use.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s first new polar icebreaker in more than two decades completed a 36‑day Bering Sea patrol, testing its ice‑breaking and joint‑operations capabilities while gathering baseline data for future Arctic missions.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen confirmed that Greenlandic self‑determination is non‑negotiable after a respectful meeting with U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry, while a working group seeks a compromise on repeated U.S. demands for control of the island.

Alaska lawmakers push a new LNG tax bill to secure $121 million in revenue from 2033, tying it to a public‑pension deal that could shape the state’s long‑term energy and fiscal future.

Putin will push to secure the stalled Power of Siberia 2 pipeline that would move 50 billion cubic metres of gas annually from the Yamal Peninsula to China.

Greenland's prime minister told U.S. envoy that the issue of self‑determination is non‑negotiable, underscoring the territory’s firm stance on its sovereignty.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum toured Alaska’s North Slope, urged building the 800‑mile Alaska LNG pipeline and Ambler Road, and signed policies to convey 1.4 million acres of federal land and ease subsistence hunting, amid indigenous protests.

Murmansk is offering substantial sign‑on bonuses to attract drone pilots to the Russian Northern Fleet, enhancing Arctic naval readiness.

The U.S. is negotiating a new agreement that would let its forces stay indefinitely in Greenland—an autonomous Danish territory—while also seeking veto power over investment deals to block competitors like Russia and China, broadening talks to key Arctic resources.

Canada is bolstering Arctic defense ties with the Nordics, expanding joint drills, procurement and consular presence after U.S. President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland.

PanStar Line.com selected to run South Korea’s first 3,000‑TEU container trial via the Northern Sea Route in late 2026, following a sole‑applicant selection and with plans for Polar Ship certification and financing.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a plan to fast‑track oil permitting in the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska, aiming to authorize projects in as little as 30 days and potentially boosting Arctic crude output amid environmental concerns.

Trilogy Metals’ Arctic copper‑and‑zinc project in Alaska has been accepted into the federal FAST‑41 permitting program, marking a key step toward U.S. domestic supply of critical minerals.

Alaska’s AIDEA approved up to $190 million for seismic testing and leasing in National Wildlife Refuge, may spark oil development but faces opposition from conservationists and Indigenous leaders.

Anchorage Daily News opinion piece contends that Alaska must support the LNG pipeline only after the governor and Glenfarne Group disclose clear cost and financing details, warning that unchecked tax cuts could jeopardize the project.

Lawmakers scramble to pass an Alaska LNG bill that would transport gas from the North Slope to southcentral Alaska, amid debates over tax breaks and a looming pension reform deadline.