Arctic Ice Mining: The Next Frontier?

As Arctic sea ice retreats, mining companies are eyeing newly accessible regions for resource extraction. Blue Ocean News investigates the geopolitical tensions and environmental risks of drilling in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.

Indigenous communities in Alaska, Canada, and Greenland face an impossible choice: economic opportunity or environmental protection. This in-depth report examines the promises made by mining corporations versus the realities experienced by local residents.

Shipping routes through the Northwest Passage are opening for longer periods each year, bringing both trade opportunities and pollution risks. Environmental groups warn that oil spills in ice-covered waters could be catastrophic, with cleanup nearly impossible in harsh conditions.