Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland. The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island.

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The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.

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Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

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The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.

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