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US Weighs Greenland For Rare Earth Access
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President Trump and lawmakers in January 2026 renewed US interest in Greenland amid national security and critical-minerals concerns, including rare earths, germanium and gallium. Experts note Greenland reportedly holds the world's largest rare-earth reserves but that logistics, low ore concentrations, Chinese refining dominance and price sensitivity complicate economic viability. Lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion strategic rare-earth reserve to bolster US supplies.
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