NUUK, Greenland -- Call it an Arctic Game of Thrones. The U.S. and China are turning their focus to Greenland's rich mineral deposits and strategic location as melting ice caps open up the Arctic to new business possibilities.
Global warming brings new opportunities in resources and military strategy

The town of Tasiilaq, Greenland: the world's largest island is drawing more attention from both the U.S. and China. © Reuters
NUUK, Greenland -- Call it an Arctic Game of Thrones. The U.S. and China are turning their focus to Greenland's rich mineral deposits and strategic location as melting ice caps open up the Arctic to new business possibilities.