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Trump Announces Major Oil and Mineral Exploration Plans in Greenland. The US President has announced that preparations are under way for what he described as “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland, reviving tensions over the Arctic island. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that experts believe Greenland holds some of the world's largest reserves of oil, although he provided no details about the plans. Trump referred to the self-governing Danish territory as “our new and beautiful Greenland”, reiterating his administration's interest in the resource-rich island. He also stressed Greenland's strategic importance for US and European security, arguing that its geographical position would allow Washington to detect and intercept potential aerial threats. The announcement comes less than a month after the US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement to ease tensions following Trump's threats to take control of the territory. That agreement expands the US military's role in Greenland, paving the way for two additional military bases and Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defence system. However, the deal does not grant the United States special rights to explore Greenland's natural resources, and it remains unclear what Trump meant by saying exploration was about to begin. Despite its deposits of rare earth minerals and potential offshore oil and gas reserves, Greenland presents challenges for extraction because of its harsh climate and geological conditions.
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