Why Greenland’s Rare Earths Aren’t Worth it

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With Trump threatening to annex Greenland, possibly for its abundance of rare earths, in this video, we're taking a look at Trump's plan and why the hype for Greenland's rare earths might be seriously overblown.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - Context
02:56 - Greenland's Rare Earths
05:07 - Why They Aren't Worth It
07:19 - Sponsored Content