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

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-14 07:55:51 UTC

US President Trump announced large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to start in Greenland, citing its strategic security value.

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland, claiming the island holds easily available oil reserves greater than almost anywhere else in the world. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Trump highlighted Greenland's strategic location for US and European defense, saying any future attack on America would have to pass through the island where US defense systems would intercept drones, missiles or other weapons. [1] [3]

Sources

1. 特朗普发文：格陵兰岛将启动大规模油气和矿产勘探

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-14 04:39:36 UTC · Full text

2. 特朗普称即将在格陵兰岛开始大规模油气及矿产勘探工作

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-14 05:10:23 UTC · Full text

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

   France 24 English · 2026-10-14 06:41:15 UTC · Full text

4. 特朗普称将在格陵兰岛勘探油气和矿产资源

   CCTV World · 2026-10-14 07:06:30 UTC · Summary only

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