Trump Greenland oil and mineral deals dispute 2026
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Trump announces oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland
Greenland is a self-governing Danish territory.
The security agreement paves the way for two new military bases and Trump’s planned “Golden Dome” missile defence system.
Donald Trump said that "massive" exploration for oil, gas and minerals is set to begin in Greenland.
Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals
Greenland's government is reviewing whether a Texas firm called Greenland Energy can use permits that predate the ban.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that massive oil, gas, and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland.
Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed a 10-page agreement on September 22 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.