Greenland’s minerals to consolidate China’s rare earth dominance? No green future without China

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Abstract

Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital for communications, the green energy transition and defense, but are produced almost exclusively in China. As the projected REE mines in southern Greenland inch closer to realization, Denmark and its EU partners remain sidelined from future supply chains for raw materials.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherDansk Institut for Internationale Studier
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2021
SeriesDIIS Policy Brief
NumberFebruary
Volume2021

Keywords

  • Rare earth minerals
  • China
  • Greenland
  • USA
  • Denmark
  • Green energy
  • Arctic

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