Greenland Government Press Release: Transfer of Licence18 Apr 2026 10:25
Press release dated 17 April 2026 from the Government of Greenland. Why is this announcement important for us? It sets a precedent for our licences.
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The Department of Business, Raw Materials, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality announces that the total Naalakkersuisut has approved an indirect transfer of the exploitation permit MIN 2020-54 to certain minerals for Tanbreez Mining Greenland A / S.
An indirect transfer means that the ownership of the company that has the permit is changed, while the permit itself remains registered with the same company. This can be done, for example, by selling shares in a parent company. An indirect transfer thus differs from one direct transfer, where the permit itself is transferred from one company to another. The permit remains with the same licensee, while the control of the company and the controlling influence change.
Naalakkersuisoq for Foreign Affairs, Business and Raw Materials, Múte B. Egede, states:
”Naalakkersuisut has just approved the indirect transfer of the Tanbreez exploitation permit by Killavaat Alannguat in South Greenland. It remains the Greenlandic company Tanbreez Mining Greenland A / S, which is the licensee of the permit. This approval only changes to the underlying circle of owners.
Following the indirect transfer, it is the company Critical Metals Corp, which has the controlling influence in Tanbreez, where the prior approval was Rimbal Pty Ltd.
When Naalakkersuisut approves a transfer of a mineral permit, it is essential that it be done in accordance with the Mining Act. In this context, Naalakkersuisut made an overall assessment of the indirect transfer, including whether economic and technical capacity requirements will continue to be maintained. A transfer of a project must not impair its basis or future opportunities, including continuing to ensure the concern of society, the environment and sustainable development. ” - Unquote
For more information, use the links below which will require translation.
https://naalakkersuisut.gl/Nyheder/2026/04/1704_tanbreez?sc_lang=da
https://www.sermitsiaq.ag/erhverv/naalakkersuisut-godkender-overdragelse-af-tanbreez-licens/2373070