Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland.
France 24 reports: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland.
The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island.
This world story centres on Denmark. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Greenland, US President Donald Trump and Trump.
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