Greenland is getting a lot of international attention for its mineral resources – but what is hiding under the ice?
The riches thought to lie beneath Greenland's icy terrain have been coveted for more than a century. But how easy are they to access, and will climate change make any difference?
Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth
Jagged grey peaks suddenly appear before us, as the motorboat navigates choppy coastal waters and dramatic fjords at Greenland's southern tip. "Those very high pointy mountains, it's basically a gold ...
The U.S. has tried to buy Greenland before. Here’s how those past attempts went.
From the Reconstruction era to the Cold War, multiple administrations have tried (and failed) to acquire the Arctic island.
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Greenland’s melting ice is clearing the way for a mineral ‘gold rush’
For mining companies, Greenland's ice retreat could facilitate the start of a mineral "gold rush." Major ice loss from Greenland is exposing the island's natural resources, inadvertently making ...
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Why Greenland should join Canada – not the US
Moreover, Canada is closer to Greenland than Denmark and shares a land border on Hans Island. Existing ports, airfields and ...
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Greenland's melting ice is clearing the way for a mineral ‘gold rush'
For mining companies, Greenland's ice retreat could facilitate the start of a mineral "gold rush." Major ice loss from Greenland is exposing the island's natural resources, inadvertently making ...