Jack Lifton says interest in Greenland may be a “False Flag” and why the U.S. really needs Canada

February 20, 2025 — In a recent interview with Investor.News, Jack Lifton, Co-Chair of the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI), shared his insights on the geopolitical strategies underlying the U.S. interest in Greenland and its relations with Canada. Lifton suggests that the Trump administration’s public interest in Greenland’s rare earth minerals might be a “false flag,” with the real intent being more about strategic military control rather than immediate economic gain from mineral extraction. According to Lifton, the U.S. has long maintained military bases in Greenland, primarily for early warning radar systems. He believes the U.S. aims to bolster these defenses in response to Russian and Chinese activities in the Arctic, highlighting the strategic rather than mineralogical importance of Greenland.

Further, Lifton criticizes the approach towards Canadian relations, emphasizing the potential of Canada’s critical mineral resources and technical expertise over Greenland’s untapped and undeveloped reserves. He argues for a shift in U.S. policy towards investing in Canada’s developed mining sector rather than initiating costly new industries in less equipped regions like Greenland. Lifton calls for a cooperative and threat-free partnership with Canada, which he views as America’s most reliable ally in North America. His commentary underscores the importance of nurturing these relationships to strengthen North American access to critical minerals, essential for technological and economic security.

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