Trump announces Greenland oil and gas exploration plans, facing resistance from 2021 island ban

US President Donald Trump announced plans for massive oil, gas and mineral exploration on October 14.
Trump claimed Greenland holds some of the world's largest easily accessible oil reserves but gave no project details.
Greenland banned new oil exploration and uranium mining in 2021, creating legal hurdles for Trump's plans.
A September deal allows two new US military bases in Greenland but grants no mining or drilling rights.

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