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Trump's Arctic Mining Plans Left in Ice by Greenland's Harsh Environment

The challenges of Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure make it an unlikely location for rare earth element mining, undercutting former President Trump's suggestion to explore the territory. The difficult geology has so far prevented any successful extraction efforts from being established.

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