Kvanefjeld, in Greenland, is the site of a mineral deposit, which is claimed to be the world's second-largest deposit of rare earth oxides, and the sixth-largest deposit of uranium.[1] There are also substantial sodium fluoride deposits, and Kvanefjeld is thought to be one of the largest multi-element deposits of its kind in the world[2]
A recent relaxation of regulations by the government of Greenland has opened up the possibility of large-scale mining by Greenland Minerals and Energy.[3] The Kvanefjeld site is part of the Ilimaussaq intrusive complex.[4] Rare earths and uranium are typically concentrated in lujavrite.[5] Lujavrite occurs as an internal layer in the north Ilimaussaq complex. The uppermost sections generally have the highest REE, U and Zn grades.
The Kvanefjeld deposit is 100% owned by ASX-listed Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited. [6]
Kvanefjeld is already known among mineral collectors as a source of fluorescent minerals such as tugtupite and chkalovite.[7]