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MineralTrace

8.2
data profitable added: Thursday March 2026 12:40

A supply chain visibility platform specializing in critical minerals (like nickel) for refining and processing. It tracks material origin, refining locations (especially those in Indonesia and China), and provides risk assessment based on geopolitical factors and permitting challenges, integrating with SerpAPI for news and outlet analysis.

180h
mvp estimate
8.2
viability grade
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technology stack

Python PostgreSQL NodeJS Medium

inspired by

US/Europe struggle with nickel refining challenges due to Chinese dominance