The arrangement allows for the construction of US military bases and the scouting of a "Golden Dome" missile defense site. These energy goals may be hampered by the government in Nuuk, which maintains control over local resources and blocked a US firm from drilling in August.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Launches Massive Energy and Mineral Exploration in Greenland
Geopolitics7 days ago
A strategic alliance to defend the US from aerial threats has paved the way for a large-scale search for resources in the Arctic, Donald Trump said. The former president announced that "massive" oil, gas, and mineral exploration is preparing to launch in what he called "our new and beautiful Greenland," which will now serve as a missile shield to intercept drones and missiles targeting the United States.
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