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Trump's Greenland ambitions increase focus on minerals

Jack Parrock
February 27, 2025

Interest in Greenland's untapped mineral wealth is growing after US President Donald Trump's talk of buying the island. Should its resources be developed? What do Greenlanders think?

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Greenland has valuable natural resources, including zinc, gold, lithium, and uranium. In 2021, the government banned uranium extraction, despite potential revenue. Greenlanders are divided between environmental concerns and economic benefits. Resource extraction is a significant political issue influencing elections. International pressure, including from former U.S. President Trump, complicates the situation further.

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Jack Parrock Correspondent and TV anchor with extensive experience covering the EU
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