Trump wrote that “Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin,” but did not provide details of US government involvement, companies involved, or timelines. Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark, is believed to hold vast reserves of rare earths, oil and gas critical to global energy transition.
Trump argued that Greenland sits on the shortest route for any missile attack on the United States from Russia, saying US defences there will routinely knock down drones, missiles and future weapons. Greenland had halted new oil and gas licensing in 2021 over climate concerns, though existing licences remain valid. No official response has yet come from Copenhagen or Nuuk.
More reactions are expected from the Danish and Greenlandic governments in the coming hours as the story develops.
Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com – Wednesday, 14th October, 2026
