New documentary stirs debate in Denmark and Greenland

The documentary Greenland’s White Gold, reveals the worth of cryolite mining in Greenland to be in the billions. Over the years its value has been undermined, despite it acting like a gold mine for the Danish state.

Greenlandic mine used by Danes for around 130 years. (photo: Chrissy)

Benedicte Vagner

Feb 15, 2025

A documentary released by DR on February 9 of 2025 has sparked debate in Denmark and Greenland, as it was revealed that Denmark has had a turnover of around 400 billion through mining cryolite in Greenland. The documentary follows Naja Graugaard, a researcher in colonial relationships between Greenland and Denmark, as she attempts to uncover how […]

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