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Greenland Grants Historic 30-Year Mining Permit Amid Geopolitical Shift

5/22/2025

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Greenland has approved a groundbreaking 30-year mining permit for Greenland Anorthosite Mining (GAM) to extract anorthosite, a vital component for aluminum production. This decision comes as the Arctic region garners heightened attention, particularly from figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a shift in the geopolitical landscape.

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Greenland has approved a groundbreaking 30-year mining permit for Greenland Anorthosite Mining (GAM) to extract anorthosite, a vital component for aluminum production. This decision comes as the Arctic region garners heightened attention, particularly from figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a shift in the geopolitical landscape.