Greenland invites US investors to explore critical minerals
Greenland does not wish to become part of the USA, but it is open to economic cooperation. Minister Naaja Nathanielsen invites American companies to invest in the island's mineral resources. Greenland possesses 39 out of 50 minerals considered critical by the USA.
Greenland's Minister of Business, Trade and Mineral Resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, emphasised in an article for "The Washington Post" that the island does not aim for integration with the US but is keen on economic cooperation.
As reported by "Kommiersant", Greenland possesses 39 out of the 50 minerals considered critical by the USA, which makes it an appealing partner.
Nathanielsen invited American companies to invest, pointing out that currently, the majority of mining licences are held by companies from Canada and the United Kingdom.
The USA has only one licence, but the minister expressed confidence that the situation could change. Cooperation in this area has been ongoing since 2019, when an agreement was signed during Donald Trump's presidency.
Controversies surrounding the USA's plans
Donald Trump has expressed interest in controlling Greenland since the end of 2024, considering it a matter of national security.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, emphasised that decisions about the island's future belong to its residents. According to "Politico", Trump perceives potential benefits for American business in Greenland's resources.
