Aditya Beri, Vice President, Strategic Planning & Transformation, Titanium Technologies, The Chemours Company

Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy for Critical Supply Chains, Silverado Policy Accelerator

Veronika Shime, Vice President of International Policy and Sustainability, National Mining Association

Scott Woodard, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State 

Moderator: Ruth Demeter, Senior Director of Policy, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

 As global demand for critical minerals surges, the pressure builds for bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and expanding public and private partnerships domestically and abroad. This panel will examine the existing frameworks for international agreements and the best ways to address the significant challenges and financing hurdles these collaborations face including geopolitical risks, regulatory uncertainty, and gaining social licenses to operate. Panelists will discuss the United States’ current role in the mineral supply chain, and what it will take to not only pivot away from Chinese dependance but become a leader in the global minerals landscape.