Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
Trump said the agreement with Greenland and Denmark opens the door to expanded U.S. military access and resource extraction.
- President Trump claimed on Truth Social that "Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin" in Greenland, citing experts who say the island holds easily available oil quantities greater than almost anywhere in the world.
- The security pact signed between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark on September 22, 2026, authorizes expanded military access and new bases at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, roughly 950 miles apart, while mentioning "minerals cooperation."
- Experts note that Greenland's mineral resources have only been lightly explored, and historical extraction costs have not made economic sense for private companies; Geological Survey maps identify the locations of main critical mineral deposits.
- Trump touted Greenland's strategic defense role, asserting that "any future attack" on the United States would cross the island, "where our Defense will routinely knock down drones, missiles, or any other form of weapon not yet conceived."
- Four weeks after the security pact signing, Trump provided no specific timelines for the resource exploration he announced; his interest in Greenland's strategic value dates to his first term.
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European leaders express support for the agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland National Journal/Reproduction The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Tuesday (13) that a large exploration of oil, natural gas and minerals "is about to begin" in Greenland, weeks after the signing of an agreement that gave the United States permanent control over the island's security. ✅ Follow the international news channel of…
Trump announces massive oil, gas and mineral exploration plans in Greenland, touts national security benefits
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is expected to begin in Greenland after a new security agreement with Denmark.
President Donald Trump of the United States promised to begin exploration work soon for oil, gas and other mineral deposits in Greenland." A large-scale exploration of oil, gas and mineral resources will soon begin in our new, beautiful Greenland!" wrote the president on the Truth Social Social Network.
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