Boardroom Shake-Up in Greenland Mining: Amaroq announced a non-executive chairman transition from Graham Stewart to Sigurbjorn (Siggi) Thorkelsson, plus new independent directors, effective around LSE Main Market admission expected no earlier than 31 July 2026—another sign Greenland’s mineral push is getting sharper corporate momentum. Critical Minerals, Greenland Link: Morningstar DBRS argues Greenland’s “mineral treasure chest” image is overstated, saying confirmed, economically viable deposits are scarce—while the same week highlights how rare-earth projects elsewhere (like Critical Metals’ Mrima Hill bid in Kenya) are being positioned as processing hubs, underscoring the race to secure supply chains. Rare Earth Processing Strategy: Leading Edge Materials updated its midstream plan for Norra Kärr heavy rare earths, including Swedish-funded hydrometallurgical work aimed at pilot-scale testing—relevant to Greenland’s broader rare-earth ecosystem. Arctic Infrastructure & Operations: Greenland Airports named Jeppe Jensen as new CEO, stepping in after a costly 2025 loss tied to airport build issues, while the New York Air National Guard and Greenland Airports repair a Kangerlussuaq lodging roof to improve living conditions for airmen. Energy Costs Pressure: Gas prices rose as Middle East fighting disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, feeding higher crude and pump prices—an indirect hit to Greenland’s cost-sensitive logistics. Science for the North: NASA’s new suborbital Earth science missions are preparing for flights, including Arctic change studies, with airborne sensing meant to bridge ground data and satellites.