The Arctic Circle Podcast
The Arctic Circle Podcast brings together voices from the growing international community dedicated to the future of the Arctic and our planet. This podcast showcases a collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions, and dialogues from heads of state, government officials, ministers, parliamentarians, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists, and other Arctic enthusiasts.
Explore topics such as climate change, geopolitics, indigenous affairs, business, energy, shipping, ocean health, and societal issues.Topics include Climate change, Geopolitics, Indigenous Affairs, Business, Energy, Shipping, Oceans and Societal Issues.
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The Arctic Circle Podcast
Time to Mine?
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As interest in Arctic resources grows, so do the questions surrounding their extraction: who benefits, who bears the risks, and what are the security implications of opening the Arctic to mining?
Joining the conversation are:
- Rachael Lorna Johnstone, Professor, University of Akureyri, Iceland
- Anna Karlsdóttir, Associate Professor, University of Iceland
- Alexandra Middleton, Assistant Professor, University of Oulu, Finland
- Gabriela Argüello, Associate Senior Lecturer, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.
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