Arctic

Arctic news round-up

From uranium mining in Canada to Hillary Clinton's trip to Norway, here's a round-up of stories that made headlines across the Arctic this past week.

Canada: The country's eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut announces its policy on uranium mining, but not everyone is happy.

Finland: The Finnish Radiation Safety Authority STUK releases test results on slush water at the Raahe gold mine.

Norway: Norway pushes for reforms allowing easier recruitment of Russian workers.

Russia: Russia looks to acquire new aircraft for Arctic missions.

U.S.-Alaska: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlights the strategic importance of the Arctic on a trip to Norway.

This story is posted on Alaska Dispatch as part of Eye on the Arctic, a collaborative partnership between public and private circumpolar media organizations. Contact Eilís Quinn at eilis.quinn(at)cbc.ca

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