A look at the rare earth minerals Trump wants to mine in Greenland

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 23, 2026 at 09:36 PM
A look at the rare earth minerals Trump wants to mine in Greenland

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A 2021 Al Jazeera report, published on January 23, 2026, examines Greenland's vast reserves of rare earth minerals. The report indicates that southern Greenland possesses enough of these minerals to potentially supply global demand for 115 years. The report focuses on the potential mining of these resources, which former President Trump had expressed interest in. However, the report also highlights concerns among Greenland residents that large-scale mining operations could negatively impact their traditional livelihoods. The report was filmed by Al Jazeera's Nick Clark.

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