DPS4: Critical Minerals, Supply Chains, and the Geo-Economics of Energy Transition.
• Prof. Roderick G. Eggert (Session Chair) Professor of Economics and Business; Deputy Director, Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Colorado School of Mines · United States
• Prof. Deyi Xu Professor, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) · China
• Muhammad Akimaya Department Head of Corporate Planning, MIND ID (Mining Industry Indonesia) · Indonesia
• Gustavo Lagos Cruz-Coke Professor of Mining and Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile · Chile
• Álvaro González Gorroño (Pending confirmation) Undersecretary of Mining, Government of Chile · Chile
Description
Focusing on lithium, copper, rare earths, and other critical minerals, this session explores how supply chains, industrial policy, and geopolitics are shaping the energy transition. Attention is given to sustainable mining, domestic value addition, investment frameworks, environmental and social standards, and the strategic role of mineral-producing regions, including Latin America, in global energy systems.
Guiding questions / Intended takeaway
How can critical mineral supply chains balance security of supply, sustainability, and economic development amid growing geopolitical competition?
DPS4: Critical Minerals, Supply Chains, and the Geo-Economics of Energy Transition.
• Prof. Roderick G. Eggert (Session Chair) Professor of Economics and Business; Deputy Director, Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Colorado School of Mines · United States
• Prof. Deyi Xu Professor, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) · China
• Muhammad Akimaya Department Head of Corporate Planning, MIND ID (Mining Industry Indonesia) · Indonesia
• Gustavo Lagos Cruz-Coke Professor of Mining and Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile · Chile
• Álvaro González Gorroño (Pending confirmation) Undersecretary of Mining, Government of Chile · Chile
Description
Focusing on lithium, copper, rare earths, and other critical minerals, this session explores how supply chains, industrial policy, and geopolitics are shaping the energy transition. Attention is given to sustainable mining, domestic value addition, investment frameworks, environmental and social standards, and the strategic role of mineral-producing regions, including Latin America, in global energy systems.
Guiding questions / Intended takeaway
How can critical mineral supply chains balance security of supply, sustainability, and economic development amid growing geopolitical competition?
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