As Trump Talked About Taking Greenland, Former Employees Gained a Foothold in the Arctic Island

This investigative report details connections between former Trump associates and officials (e.g., George Sorial, Keith Schiller, Drew Horn, Ned Mamula, Thomas Dans, Jeff Landry) and GreenMet’s push to develop rare earth mining in Greenland via a partnership with Tanbreez, amid broader U.S. efforts to gain influence over the island. It outlines strategic and financial backing—including a letter of interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and plans for a critical minerals refinery—while noting denials of active involvement by some stakeholders. The article underscores ethical concerns and potential conflicts of interest as political, business, and national security agendas converge around critical minerals and Arctic geopolitics.