Greenland holds vast reserves of rare earths that power everything from electric vehicles to military tech. As the world races to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals, this Arctic island is emerging as a new battleground, where extreme conditions, soaring costs, and local resistance stand in the way. Can Greenland become the next global player in the resource race?
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Farming vs. Uranium Mining
03:42 - What Are Rare Earth Materials
05:50 - History of Mining in Greenland
06:26 - Inside the Only Fully Open Mine in Greenland
11:42 - The High Cost of Mining in the Arctic
13:10 - Why China Dominates Rare Earth Supply
14:36 - Can Greenland Compete With China?
16:47 - A Former Danish Colony
17:28 - Trump and the Fight Over Greenland
18:52 - Danish Military
20:22 - ‘Greenland Is Not For Sale’
21:42 - Who Benefits From Mining Greenland
25:15 - Credits
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