‘Mine baby mine’: Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production; aims to counter China in AI race

President Trump has approved a 211-mile road project in Alaska to access valuable mineral deposits, reversing a Biden administration halt. The Ambler Road aims to unlock billions in resources, including copper and cobalt, crucial for national security and the “AI arms race.” However, the project faces strong opposition from Native tribes concerned about subsistence hunting and wildlife habitats.