Greenland invites US investment, resists integration proposals
Greenland does not want to become part of the USA, but it is open to economic cooperation. Minister Naaja Nathanielsen invites American companies to invest in the island's mineral resources. Greenland possesses 39 out of 50 minerals considered critical by the USA.
Greenland's Minister of Business, Trade, and Mineral Resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, emphasized in an article for The Washington Post that the island does not aim for integration with the US but is ready for economic cooperation.
As reported by Kommiersant, Greenland possesses 39 out of the 50 minerals considered critical by the USA, which makes it an attractive partner.
Nathanielsen invited American companies to invest, highlighting that currently, most mining licenses are held by companies from Canada and the United Kingdom.
The USA has only one license, but the minister expressed confidence that the situation could change. Cooperation in this area has been ongoing since 2019, when an agreement was signed during Donald Trump's presidency.
Controversies surrounding the USA's plans
Donald Trump has expressed interest in controlling Greenland since the end of 2024, considering it a matter of national security.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, emphasized that decisions about the island's future belong to its residents. According to Politico, Trump sees potential benefits for American business in Greenland's resources.
