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Greenland’s Mining Minister Naaja Nathanielsen | ‘We are a country in our own right’
Season 1, Ep. 13
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Greenland’s Mining Minister Naaja Nathanielsen joins 12 Minutes With to break down impending discussions with the US, Denmark and NATO, and developing Greenland’s highly sought-after mineral resources.
A series of in-depth interviews with influential Europeans—spanning politics, business, science, technology, and the environment—who are shaping the future of the continent. Each episode explores the key challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.
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