Trump special envoy Kristi Noem joins mining firm as adviser

Kristi Noem, previously the Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas and former Homeland Security Secretary, has taken a new role with Canadian mining firm NovaRed Mining. She'll advise the company as it pursues projects involving critical minerals, a sector increasingly important for global technology supply chains. This move highlights the growing intersection of geopolitical strategy and resource management, underscoring the strategic importance of mining in national security contexts.