Mineral Resources
GEUS provides a scientific basis for targeted and environmentally sound exploration and exploitation of mineral deposits in Greenland and Denmark
Mineral resources in Greenland - an overview
The geology of Greenland and especially its minerals and raw materials is a complex topic. Here, you get a brief overview and guidance on where to find out more.
Economic geology
GEUS studies possible sources for metals and fluids, their pathways, and mechanisms leading to metal precipitation, in order to develop metallogenic models for mineral occurrences.
Mineralogy and petrology
GEUS undertakes mineralogical and petrological studies to improve the understanding of the geological development of Greenland and its economic potential.
Analytical research facilities
GEUS has a number of laboratories for analyses of raw materials, rocks, and aerial photographs.
Greenland and geoscience maps
Geoscientific maps constitute an important element of GEUS' work in Greenland and includes geological and geophysical maps supplemented by geochemical and spectral data.
Danish raw materials
GEUS assists the authorities with consultancy about sustainable use of Danish raw materials, including identifying the scope and quality of resources.
Danish Mineral Intelligence Centre (D-MIC)
The Danish Mineral Intelligence Centre (D-MIC) builds knowledge about issues related to supply and scarcity of raw materials, and to provide solutions for future raw material challenges.
