Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace and prosperity instead of conflict?

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Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace and prosperity instead of conflict?

The Security Council met Wednesday in New York to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering the clean energy transition. Demand is set to triple by 2030. The question: will this mineral wealth build peace and prosperity, or fund conflict and corruption? Follow live updates throughout the day below and go here for full coverage from across the UN.