U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week reiterated his interest in taking control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, which could be useful for the U.S. because of its strategic location and rich mineral resources.

US President-elect Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, could be pivotal for gaining access to the rich mineral resources of the country. A 2023 European Commission survey revealed that Greenland hosts 24 out of 34 minerals classified as “critical raw materials,

Mining executives and researchers describe the island’s massive resource potential as an “enormous opportunity.”