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Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Greenland's government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen visit Qoornoq on September 6, 2026
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Greenland's government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen visit Qoornoq on September 6, 2026. © Mads Claus Rasmussen, AFP

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland. The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island.

President Donald Trump said that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, without giving details of prospective American involvement and hailed the Arctic island's position for US and European security.

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