03/02/2006 - The local environment is moderate polluted at the goldmine Nalunaq in South Greenland . That is the result of investigations conducted in 2005 of the environmental pollution around the mine.

The results in 2005 are similar to those from investigations NERI conducted in the area before mine start in 2004. Compared to 2004 the impacted marine area is smaller. This could be because the stockpiled fine-ground ore were removed from the area prior to the 2005 monitoring study. Element concentrations in 2005 were similar to 2004, except for arsenic in the camp area where the level has increased. It is possible to reduce the pollution in the area by reducing the dust from the road and the camp area. Dust from the road can be reduced by watering the road during dry periods. Furthermore use of waste rock for road maintenance should be reconsidered.