At the Panel Discussion on Building Critical Minerals Value Chains, industry leaders and policymakers explored private-sector investment, in-country processing, beneficiation and regional integration. The panel brought together: • Joshua Kroon, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Critical Minerals, U.S. International Trade Administration • Ambassador (ret.) Troy Fitrell, Chief Executive Officer, Sagint International • Dr. Melba Wasunna, Country Director, Energy Fuels • @KimtaiHarry, Principal Secretary of Mining, State Department for Mining, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Republic of Kenya, @psmining_ke • Peter Gelata, Chief Executive Officer, @Trinity_Metals • Moderator: Declan Gavin, Managing Director, @exigentrisk The discussion highlighted Kenya’s requirement for investors to demonstrate plans for in-country processing and beneficiation, with the aim of increasing mineral value, creating employment and delivering greater benefits to communities and the country. It also explored regional integration to build the volumes needed for refining and manufacturing, new technologies for on-site mineral separation, and stronger mineral supply-chain traceability. The panel further highlighted the role of U.S. investment in providing capital, technical expertise and commercial relationships, and the opportunity for minerals to move directly from countries such as Kenya to U.S. markets rather than through third countries. #AmChamSummit #AmChamSummit26 #FutureOfTrade #AmChamBizSummit