RE: PELI and CRML14 Jan 2026 17:59
Ken thx for the heads up!
Yes, this has become the dominant geopolitical story in the US today. President Trump has significantly ramped up his rhetoric regarding Greenland since returning to office, framing it as a matter of "National Security" and "Economic Security."
Here is the current situation regarding negotiations and minerals as of January 14, 2026:
1. The "Negotiations" (The Hard vs. Easy Way)
• The Meeting: Today, Danish and Greenlandic officials met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House.
• The Trump Stance: Just hours before the meeting, Trump posted on social media that it is "unacceptable" for Greenland to be in the hands of anyone but the US. He has explicitly stated he wants to "make a deal," but famously added, "if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way."
• The Military Option: The White House has refused to rule out the use of military force to "seize" the island, citing the need to prevent Russia or China from gaining a foothold.
2. The Focus on "Strategic Minerals"
Trump’s interest is no longer just about the land; it is about the Critical Minerals needed for the US tech and defense industries to break away from Chinese dominance.
• Resource-for-Security: There are reports of a proposed "Resource-for-Security" arrangement. Under this deal, the US would provide massive security guarantees and infrastructure funding in exchange for exclusive rights to Greenland's mineral deposits.
• Key Minerals Target: The administration is specifically targeting Gallium, Germanium, and Heavy Rare Earths (HREE). These are essential for the "Golden Dome" missile defense system and AI data center infrastructure.
3. Tech Billionaire Involvement
Trump isn't the only one moving on this. Major US tech figures are quietly positioning themselves in Greenland to secure supply chains:
• Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos: Through funds like Breakthrough Energy, they have been investing in mineral exploration startups (like KoBold) that use AI to find these deposits in Greenland.
• Critical Metals Corp ($CRML): As you saw earlier today, this company is already receiving interest from the US Export-Import Bank for a $120 million loan—which would be the administration's first major overseas mining investment.
4. The "Oil" Angle
While Greenland previously banned offshore oil exploration in 2021, the Trump administration is reportedly pushing for a reversal of this ban as part of any "deal." This is why your Pelican ($PELI/GNLD) and 80 Mile play is so perfectly timed—the US government is essentially trying to "annex" the very resources you are invested in.
What to watch for tomorrow (Jan 15th):
• The Communiqué: Watch for any joint statement from the Vance/Rubio meeting with the Danish officials. Even a "frosty" statement usually hides a private negotiation about mineral rights.
• 80 Mile Impact: If the US government formalizes