# Greenland critical mineral exploration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greenland-critical-mineral-exploration > Updated: 2026-07-31T13:32:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In July 2026, two separate mining companies began field operations in Greenland to develop deposits of minerals deemed critical for Western supply chains. GreenX Metals launched work at its Eleonore North project in eastern Greenland, focusing on high‑grade gold, tungsten and antimony. The programme includes follow‑up drilling, bulk‑sample collection and metallurgical testing, with the company highlighting the project's location in a stable jurisdiction as an alternative to China‑dominated sources of tungsten and antimony. A week later, Greenland Mines started its 2026 field season at the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland. The effort centres on rare‑earth elements, deploying a support vessel, drill rigs, geophysical tools and extensive surveying to upgrade resources and assess both open‑pit and underground mining scenarios. Both initiatives reflect a broader push to build a multi‑asset platform for critical minerals in Greenland, aiming to secure supplies for renewable‑energy technologies, electric vehicles and defence applications. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Greenland Mines Launches 2026 Field Season at Skaergaard Project in Southeast Greenland Greenland Mines started its 2026 field season at the Skaergaard Project, sending the Argus vessel and a 40‑person team from Reykjavik to southeast Greenland for drilling, sampling and extensive surveys to boost 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greenland-mines-launches-2026-field-season-at-skaergaard-project-in-southeast-greenland ### 2026-07-22: GreenX launches field work at Eleonore North project in East Greenland GreenX begins 2026 field work at its Eleonore North project in East Greenland, targeting gold, tungsten and antimony—critical minerals for the EU and US. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greenx-launches-field-work-at-eleonore-north-project-in-east-greenland --- Cite as: Greenland critical mineral exploration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greenland-critical-mineral-exploration