Critical minerals are building blocks of the global economy required for the green transition, advanced technologies, and modern defense systems. Demand for lithium, copper, nickel, rare earths, and other essential elements is surging at the same time as geopolitical competition heightens attention to resilience and diversification. How can governments work with the private sector to increase supplies and address national security concerns? What new technologies can be used to mitigate environmental and social challenges? Can alternatives such as recycling and deep-sea mining help meet the pressing need for critical minerals? 

Moderator

Ari Untracht

Senior Director, Eldridge Industries

Speakers

Amos Hochstein

Deputy Assistant and Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment, National Security Council, The White House

Shauna McIntyre

CEO, Northvolt Cuberg

Zimi Meka

CEO, Ausenco

Amit Midha

Global CEO, Alat