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Shock and ore
What lies beneath the surface of Greenland could bring enormous wealth to the island. But it threatens both the traditional way of life and the centuries-old link to Denmark.
Oceania
Rebranding Fiji's regime, saving butterflies in Papua New Guinea, and the wonder of ore in Western Australia.
Asia
Protecting Yangon's architecture, tackling illegal mining in Goa, and understanding seismic activity in Taiwan.
Expo 51: Black gold
Western Australia's mining boom has transformed its landscapes. With thousands of workers flying in and out weekly for resource extraction, Monocle went to dig a little deeper into this unique industry.
Americas
South America's revamped union, efforts to get Ronald Reagan recognised, and the new goldrush in Peru.
Oceania
New Zealanders believe there's gold in them there mudflats, Australia has too much wine, Fiji's diplomatic relations with Wellington get resolved on the rugby pitch.
Business
Finnish firm Valkee unveils a light therapy gadget designed to make people feel a bit brighter, Egypt gets gold fever, and Lebanon plans to grant oil and gas exploration deals to private companies
Pipe dreams
In Canada’s far north, the frontier lifestyle is alive in Yellowknife. First they struck gold, then diamonds, and now gas. Today, those frontier folk are just as likely to be from Somalia.
Oceania
The French flock to Pacific colony New Caledonia and Asian students shun Australian universities.
The big thaw
Monocle travels to Greenland, where melting ice threatens Inuit life but also reveals a wealth of resources. The big thaw has begun, and with it, a scramble for oil and power.
