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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Crisnel Longino

After Trump's Greenland Spotlight, Tech Titans Chase Arctic Wealth

Trump eyes Greenland as billionaires circle Arctic riches (Credit: AFP News)

Greenland was once a frozen afterthought on the world map, but after Donald Trump reignited his desire to bring the vast Arctic island under US control, it has become the centrepiece of a geopolitical storm. US President Donald Trump has reignited his ambition to bring the vast Arctic island under US control, framing it as a matter of national security. His rhetoric has transformed Greenland from a quiet outpost into one of the most contested prizes on Earth.

While Trump talks about ownership and military power, tech titans are already quietly staking their claims, pouring money into mining ventures and futuristic projects. The Arctic, long overlooked, is now the frontier of global competition.

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