An American businessman and former Trump administration official has denied allegations from Danish media labeling him a United States intelligence operative conducting a covert influence operation in Greenland.
GreenMet founder and former Green Beret stated that his activities within the territory focus transparently on securing private sector investments for critical minerals and infrastructure projects rather than government espionage. The former official noted that Washington and American investors have taken an interest in Greenland because the territory sits on vital materials needed by Western supply chains to reduce dependence on China.
Southern Greenland holds one of the largest known rare earth provinces outside China, containing billions of tons of mineral-bearing rock. These deposits include significant concentrations of elements utilized in electric vehicles, defense systems, and magnets, while China currently controls roughly 80 to 90 percent of global processing capacity.
The investor established that his advisory firm, founded in 2021, operates independently of any government to connect technical expertise and capital for viable resource projects. He also clarified that his frequent travels to the region are entirely public, often involving daytime television appearances and open dinners with local officials and family members.
In a separate Arctic development reported by Science News, British explorer and chef Mike Keen is preparing for a 320-kilometer scientific and cultural expedition across Greenland with a sled dog. The month-long journey aims to study how traditional, fermented Indigenous diets impact gut health and human microbiomes in extreme environments.
Scientists collaborating on the trek will analyze biological samples, including stool samples from Keen and his dog alongside seal meat at various stages of decomposition. The research examines how traditional Inuit preservation methods, which create fermented meats known as igunaq, historically allowed Arctic communities to thrive on diets consisting of up to 98 percent animal products without widespread illness.
