Greenland strips Chinese firm of its license to mine because of inactivity at the site near Nuuk, the government says. It has also banned uranium mining on the island.

Inuit Ataqatigiit wins 36% of the vote in legislative elections, and probably 12 seats in the parliament, the Inatsisartut. The controversy over allowing a Chinese company to mine rare earths has split the electorate. While it is financially a windfall, the mining could disrupt the ecology and environment of the island. The Kuannersuit deposit, in the island's south, is considered one of the world's richest in uranium and rare earth minerals. IA leader Múte Bourup Egede says he will begin discussions to form a governing coalition.

Government calls snap elections to avoid a vote of no confidence.

Demokraatit party leaves the governing coalition over Kvanefjeld, a rare earth and uranium open-pit mining project that has been working on getting the necessary permits for almost 15 years.

Legislative elections. The Inuit Ataqatigiit (Community of the People party) leads with 33% of the vote the Siumut party is second with 29%, but was able to form a governing coalition.

Government collapses over the funding of an upgrade to airports by a Chinese company. Social Democratic Siumut party of Prime Minister Kim Kielsen loses its majority when a pro-independence party, Naleraq, quits, leaving the coalition short of a majority. Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is visiting the island to try and prevent the contract with the Chinese company.

Prime minister Aleqa Hammond steps down as head of Siumut Party in the midst of an investigation into expenses. Electino is scheduled for 11/28.

Greenland takes first step that will lead to independence from Denmark, its ruler since 1721. Kalaallisut, a traditional Inuit dialect also known as Greenlandic, is now the official language. The country’s Inuit name is Naalakkersuisut. The head of state is Queen Regnant Margarethe of Denmark. Danish government appoints a high commissioner to represent it on the island. Greenland receives a stiped from Denmark, but that is expected to diminish as the island’s income from natural resources increases.