Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) has completed its 2026 bathymetric survey campaign at the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland, exceeding the planned coverage area and yielding high-resolution seabed data across the fjords surrounding the project. The data has already been instrumental in guiding the company's support vessel to a new anchorage within 500 meters of the initial 2026 operational area and is expected to underpin new official navigational charts, a dedicated navigational safety study, and planning for future large-scale marine shipping operations.
The bathymetric survey is a critical component of the company's broader 2026 field program at Skaergaard, which encompasses resource definition drilling, metallurgical bulk sampling, environmental baseline studies, and infrastructure planning. The completion of this survey marks a significant step forward in de-risking the project's logistical and operational aspects, particularly as Greenland Mines advances the project toward an Initial Assessment.
In addition to the survey, Greenland Mines has completed all HQ-diameter drill core required for its planned multiton metallurgical bulk sample and has transitioned to NQ-size core drilling for resource definition and geotechnical work through the remainder of the season. A new core shack for logging, sampling, and storage is now fully operational, enhancing the efficiency and safety of drilling operations.
The Skaergaard Project is a key asset in Greenland Mines' strategy to build a multi-asset platform with exposure to rare earth magnet materials, precious metals, and selected midstream processing opportunities. The company's broader vision includes the North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor, linking Greenland resources with allied downstream jurisdictions and industrial infrastructure.
The successful completion of the bathymetric survey and the ongoing drill program are pivotal for the project's development. The high-resolution seabed data will not only support immediate operational needs but also inform long-term infrastructure planning, including the potential for large-scale marine shipping. This is particularly important given the remote location of the project and the need for reliable logistical support.
Greenland Mines is a Nasdaq-listed company with two operating divisions: Mining, focused on the exploration and development of the Skaergaard Project and, subject to closing of the previously announced transaction, the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium (Nd-Pr) rare earths project in southwest Greenland; and Biotech, including Klotho's KLTO-202 primary indication for ALS. The company's strategy is centered on building a diversified resource platform that leverages Greenland's mineral wealth.
The completion of the bathymetric survey and the progress on drilling are expected to enhance the company's understanding of the Skaergaard deposit and its surrounding environment, which are crucial for the upcoming Initial Assessment. The data will also support the company's environmental baseline studies, ensuring that development plans are aligned with sustainable practices.
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