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January 12, 2026

Tech investors assess minerals mining as U.S. takeover talk on Greenland grows, CEO tells CNBC

The geopolitical firestorm raging over the Arctic island has brought commercial opportunities to the fore.

Tech investors assess minerals mining as U.S. takeover talk on Greenland grows, CEO tells CNBC

TL;DR

  • Tech investors are inquiring about the impact of a potential U.S. acquisition of Greenland on rare earth mineral mining viability.
  • Greenland's critical and rare earth minerals are essential for advanced technologies like EVs, AI, defense, and aerospace.
  • Companies like Critical Metals Corp and Amaroq are seeing increased investor attention due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain concerns.
  • The U.S. is actively discussing a potential offer to buy Greenland, citing national security and commercial opportunities.
  • China's dominance in rare earth mineral production has heightened the need for alternative sources.
  • Some experts are skeptical about Greenland's ability to significantly reduce Western dependence on China within the next decade, citing the early stage of exploration.

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