Donald Trump announces energy and mineral exploration plans in Greenland

United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that massive oil, gas, and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland, according to the New York Post, Fox News, France 24, and RTE. Trump posted on Truth Social that experts claim the amount of easily available oil on the island is far greater than that of almost any land in the world. [1][2][4][5]

The American president did not provide specific details regarding prospective United States involvement or the exact operational plans for the island, the New York Post and France 24 reported. Trump emphasized the strategic importance of the territory, stating that Greenland is vital for security in the defense and offense of both the United States and Europe, Fox News and France 24 reported. [1][2][4]

The announcement follows an agreement signed last month by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland, according to the New York Post, France 24, and TheJournal.ie. France 24 reported that the accord was signed after repeated threats from Trump to take control of the island. [1][4][7]

Greenland is the largest island in the world and serves as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Nuuk as its capital city. Its population stands at 56,831 as of mid-2025, with residents predominantly consisting of Greenlandic Inuit. [13][14]