12/01/2026
Beneath Greenland’s vast ice and rugged coastline lies one of the world’s most strategically important collections of minerals. This map shows how rich and diverse those resources are, from rare earth elements and graphite essential for batteries and wind turbines, to copper, nickel, and iron ore that underpin modern infrastructure, as well as gold, diamonds, and tungsten. As the global transition to green energy accelerates, demand for these materials is soaring. Greenland’s geology places it at the center of this shift, offering potential alternatives to supply chains that are currently dominated by a small number of countries. At the same time, melting ice and improved access are making exploration and extraction more feasible than ever before, turning what was once a remote frontier into a key resource landscape.
This is why Greenland has increasingly appeared in international political and economic discussions, including high-profile attention from the United States. The interest is not just about territory, but about securing access to critical minerals that support energy security, technological independence, and national defense. Control over supply chains for rare earths, titanium, and graphite has become as strategically important as oil once was. For Greenland, this attention brings both opportunity and responsibility: the chance for economic development and greater global relevance, balanced against the need to protect fragile Arctic environments and respect local autonomy.
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