Technology21 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in

Rising gas prices have been a recurring headline since the Trump administration started its war against Iran in late February, but it’s not the only commodity…

Rising gas prices have been a recurring headline since the Trump administration started its war against Iran in late February, but it’s not the only commodity affected by the conflict. Around 10% of the world’s aluminum is made in the Gulf region, so prices of the metal have reached levels not seen in the last several decades . Even before the war in Iran, the U.S. government had flagged aluminum as a critical mineral. A large share of U.S. demand for aluminum is met by imports, and much of the…

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