In 2025, Greenland’s GDP only grew 0.2% and the territory’s public finances have deteriorated sharply. The island, which has been exploring ways to become financially independent from Denmark, also sits on a trove of critical minerals, some of the world’s biggest reserves. A study by the American Action Forum estimates that the value of Greenland’s known and realistically extractable mineral resources could reach $186 billion. So what is putting a stop to mining in Greenland? CNBC Explains producer Gaelle Legrand breaks it down. 📺️Watch the full explainer via the link. #Greenland#Mining#Minerals#CNBC