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As a member of Inuit Ataqatigiit, I want to work for what I have promised, namely that no uranium will be mined in Greenland, says Marianne Paviasen (IA). Photo: KNR / Malik BrønsUranium opponent becomes chairman of the Committee on Trade and Raw MaterialsApril 30, 2021 · 11:30 by Malik Brøns, Dorthea Johansen · Tags: # IQ2021Marianne Paviasen from Inuit Ataqatigiit will be chair of business and raw materials in Inatsisartut. She will work to ensure that uranium is not extracted. - I'm really looking forward to getting started. I look forward to the last things coming into place.This is what the new chair of the Inatsisartut Committee on Trade and Raw Materials, Marianne Paviasen from Inuit Ataqatigiit, says.She is also the former chair of the uranium resistance group in Narsaq, Urani Naamik.Marianne Paviasen is one of the proponents of not extracting uranium in this country.ALSO READ Greenland Minerals puts lawyers to investigate the Kuannersuit projectRight now there is a mining project in consultation at Narsaq. This is the Kuannersuit mining project, where the mining company Greenland Minerals wants to extract rare earths with uranium as a by-product.But the project is in a difficult position right now, where the Inuit Ataqatigiit has gained power in the Naalakkersuisut.Inuit Ataqatigiit, together with coalition partner Naleraq, will stop the mining project. It's in the coalition agreement.Now the mining project is facing another uranium opponent in the form of Marianne Paviasen, who has thus become chairman of the Committee for Business and Raw Materials in Inatsisartut.Will work to ensure that no uranium is extracted in GreenlandWhen KNR asked her if she would work to ensure that uranium is not mined, she said it was important for her to hear the members of the committee's views first.- But as a member of the Inuit Ataqatigiit, I want to work for what I have promised - namely that no uranium will be mined in Greenland.ALSO READ People in South Greenland about new coalition: It is as if the fear of Kuannersuit is gone nowThe Committee on Trade and Raw Materials will hold its first meeting in the near future.- We must first talk about what we prioritize, because we all have different priorities. It is my responsibility as chairman that we work on the basis of the members' values, she says.Marianne Paviasen received 240 personal votes in the Inatsisatut election.
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