Avannaa has three prospecting licences and eight exclusive exploration licences: six in West Greenland, one in East Greenland and one in North Greenland.
| Licence no. | Region | Km2 | Award date | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007/08 | Karrat | 84 | 2007 | Au, REE |
| 2007/52 | Disko | 8 | 2007 | Diamonds |
| 2008/27 | Saqqaq/Itilliarsuk | 140 | 2008 | Au, Fe |
| 2008/33 | Ataa Sund | 933 | 2008 | Diamonds, Ni-Cu-PGE |
| 2010/05 | Karrat REE | 122 | 2010 | REE |
| 2010/20 | Flammefjeld | 14 | 2010 | Mo, Au |
| 2010/31 | Nuussuaq | 24 | 2010 | Zn |
| 2010/32 | IC Christensen Land | 400 | 2010 | Cu |
| 2007/09 | West Greenland prospecting | - | 2007 | - |
| 2010/21 | East Greenland prospecting | - | 2010 | - |
| 2010/35 | North Greenland prospecting | - | 2010 | - |