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moondust

(21,320 posts)

12. Absolutely.

Reply to Arazi (Reply #7)

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 10:07 PM

Jan 2025

What does Greenland have in common with Ukraine?

Minerals baby!!!

Melting ice in Greenland is exposing the country’s critical mineral resources. Mining companies, governments and billionaires are all eyeing the largely underexplored wealth.

https://www.energymonitor.ai/sectors/industry/why-the-world-finds-itself-in-a-greenland-mining-rush/

Ukraine is home to a vast array of critical minerals with an estimated value in excess of US$26 trillion, making it a significant player in the global supply chain.

https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/articles/2024/august/20/ukraine-critical-minerals

GREED!