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UK Eyes Mercosur Pact Amid Greenland Minerals Interest

10/2/2025

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Story summary
  • Britain's Trade Minister Chris Bryant pursues a Mercosur pact to avoid European Union sidelining.
  • Britain nears a Greenland minerals partnership, attracting UK and China interest.
  • Greenland holds 40 of 50 minerals deemed essential by the United States.
  • Keir Starmer, PM of the United Kingdom, may sign the pact during Copenhagen visit.
  • Environmental concerns and indigenous community participation are crucial factors.