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Bryan Tisch

Job Title: 
Manager, Critical Minerals Secretariat
Organization: 
CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada

Bryan is Manager of the Critical Minerals Secretariat at CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).  He is a biologist and has been with CanmetMINING for 26 years.  For the last 9 years, he has played a key role in the development, management, and delivery of CanmetMINING’s critical mineral programming, including a five year $24M Rare Earth and Chromite R&D program and subsequent ~$90M Critical Minerals R&D programs.  He is also the Canadian Co-Chair of the Research and Innovation Sub-Working Group under the Canada/US Joint Action Plan on critical minerals.

Bryan has a diverse environmental background in mining.  For the first half of his career, his focus has been on the reclamation of mine tailings, particularly related to the use of biosolids for the reclamation of mine tailings and growth of bioenergy crops – a sustainable tailings reclamation approach.  He also developed and delivered multi-million-dollar environmental capacity-building projects to regulatory and environmental agencies in the mining sectors of Zambia, Guyana and Brazil. 

He has BSc and MSc degrees in Biology from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Credentials: 
MSc

Nancy McMillan

Job Title: 
Regents Professor Emerita, Geological Sciences
Organization: 
New Mexico State University
Profile Type: 
Speaker

Dr. Alex Tanner

Job Title: 
Director of Sustainability & Government Affairs
Organization: 
Cyclic Materials

Dr. Alex Tanner is Cyclic Materials' Director of Sustainability & Government Affairs. In his role he oversees Cyclic's forward thinking strategy on global environmental impact & manages their engagement with local & federal government agencies. He has significant experience in technology development within cleantech industries, where he has focussed on overcoming the technical and environmental hurdles to scale up.

Alex began his career in research, focusing on developing novel technology in the hydrogen and solar space. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from University College London and has published multiple research articles in high impact journals

September Virtual Press Briefing: What is Going on with Gas?

September 4th, 2024

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USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 69: Clean Air Task Force Technology and Markets Director John Thompson

August 20th, 2024
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Clean Air Task Force Technology and Markets Director John Thompson answered questions from journalist Herman K. Trabish about carbon capture, use, and storage, and the policies and technologies needed to scale it.

The National Tribal Energy Roundtable, Webinar #8: Energy Technologies and Research and Development: Conceptualization, Scientific Research, Commercialization, and Options for Indian Country

Western Tribal Carbon Management Forum
August 27th, 2024

The successful development of energy technologies in Indian Country requires a multi-faceted approach, from the initial conceptualization of what is possible and needed, through rigorous scientific research to ensure technologies are viable and environmentally sound, to commercialization that benefits the tribal economy. Ultimately, these options empower tribes to achieve energy sovereignty, sustainability, and economic growth while respecting cultural traditions and natural resources. 

Tribal Carbon Management Strategies Forum - Fall 2024

October 8th, 2024

Tribal nations have a critical role to play in helping the U.S. meet its climate obligations as we work to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Tribes can supply our nation with abundant clean energy and critical minerals needed to build the clean energy and industrial economy of the future, while increasing energy access, building Native businesses and creating high-wage, middle class jobs for Tribal communities themselves.

Cleve Davis

Job Title: 
Data Scientist
Organization: 
Idaho National Laboratory
Cleve Davis

Dr. Cleve Davis, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes from the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Idaho and brings a wealth of experience in geospatial analysis, environmental science, and Tribal Treaty rights. 

As a Data Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory, former Environmental Coordinator for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, and former small business owner, Dr. Davis has led projects ranging from software development to NEPA documents. Dr. Davis combines his technical expertise with a deep understanding of tribal sovereignty and environmental justice, making him uniquely positioned to contribute to discussions on advancing research and development within Indian Country. Through his work, he aims to bridge traditional knowledge with scientific innovation to support sustainable and culturally informed growth. In his free time, Dr. Davis enjoys horseback riding, camping with his family in remote, peaceful locations, and listening to audiobooks.

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    Richard Luarkie

    Job Title: 
    Tribal Member
    Organization: 
    Pueblo of Laguna Tribe
    Richard Luarkie

    Dr. Richard Luarkie is a visionary leader with an impressive track record spanning over two decades in economic and business development leadership roles in Indian Country.

    Drawing from his diverse tribal, public, and private sector experience in business development, strategy, and economic advancement, Dr. Luarkie has honed his skills as a dynamic entrepreneur, a recognized tribal leader, and strategic thinker. His experience as a competitor analyst and business development executive has provided him the tools to be creative and impactful with business capture strategy, business development, tech transfer and commercialization approaches, and business diversification.

    Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Luarkie has embraced public leadership roles in his home tribe which is evidenced by his service as a two-term Governor for the Pueblo of Laguna. In addition, his invaluable contributions to numerous local and national boards and committees, including his position on the Board of Trustees for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, attest to his unwavering dedication to fostering cultural understanding and inclusivity.

    Dr. Luarkie has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of New Mexico, an MBA from New Mexico State University, and a PhD from Arizona State University.

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      Tae-Yoon Kim

      Job Title: 
      Head of Mineral Analysis Unit
      Organization: 
      IEA

      Tae-Yoon Kim is Head of Energy Minerals Analysis Unit at the International Energy Agency (IEA). Working in the Office of the Chief Energy Economist, he leads IEA’s analysis and modelling on critical minerals, and was a lead author of the IEA’s reports on critical minerals, including the latest Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2024. He is also a main contributor to the IEA’s flagship publications such as the World Energy Outlook and World Energy Investment. Prior to joining the IEA, he worked as a senior manager at Accenture’s energy strategy practice and as an infrastructure finance specialist at the World Bank.

      Profile Type: 
      Speaker

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