Mineral-rich Greenland says it doesn’t want to become a great mining nation. Here’s why

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1. Greenland has little interest in harnessing its massive resource potential to become a top mining country.

   The world’s largest island has been thrust into the [geopolitical spotlight](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/14/greenland-critical-minerals-are-big-part-of-donald-trumps-fixation.html) in recent months, with U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that Washington should control the autonomous Danish territory — even refusing to rule out the use of military or economic force.

   Read more: [https://cnb.cx/44nMNZ7](https://cnb.cx/44nMNZ7)  

2. Funny, because not so long ago Greenland was all in on mining.
   They only had a single caveat.

   [“We welcome the many promising projects throughout the country that do not involve radioactive elements.”](https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/greenland-government-ready-to-outlaw-uranium-mining/).

   At the time I was like [Oh boy, you’re in for a surprise](https://www.reddit.com/r/france/comments/wb0mc7/comment/ii3yrrc/).
   Looks like three months ago they learn how geology works “[Who put uranium in my rare-earth mine?!](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/05/greenland-mining-energy-transition-minerals-environmental-laws-uranium-rare-earth-toxic-waste-investor-state-dispute-settlement-isds-aoe)”

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