Tag: Critical Minerals

Biomedical Diplomacy or Strategic Extraction? Africa Braces Against Trump-Era ‘America First’ Health Deals

By Saran K published June 8, 2026

Protests in Kenya and diplomatic friction in Zambia reveal a growing backlash against the US 'America First Global Health Strategy' and its link to critical minerals.

Technology

Carney Pushes for ‘New Partnership’ With US Amid Critical Mineral Pivot and Trade Rupture

By Saran K published May 29, 2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney advocates for a strategic reset with the US, focusing on critical minerals and automotive sectors while diversifying exports to avoid 'vulnerabilities'.

Technology

AI-Driven Sorting Startups Pivot to Aluminum as Global Supply Chains Tighten

By Saran K published May 21, 2026

Startups like Amp and Sortera are deploying AI and robotics to recover high-value aluminum from waste streams as global prices surge.