The head of the World Trade Organization says surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions.

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 head of the World Trade Organization says surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and…