Trump announces massive oil and mineral exploration in Greenland
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Donald Trump
Greenland
October 2026
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Donald Trump announced that massive exploration for oil, gas, and minerals is set to begin in Greenland. The announcement follows a security deal reached last month between the US, Denmark, and Greenland. The deal includes the construction of two new military bases and a missile defense system. Trump emphasized the strategic security advantages of the US presence in Greenland.
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