Future Innovation Needs for Responsible Mining of Critical Minerals - Boston

The workshop aims to gather input for prospective government research programs centered on innovative technology and approaches for resource exploration, discovery, appraisal, mining, and processing of critical minerals. Its overarching objective is to unlock responsible mining practices that can contribute to reshaping the future of our planet. In an era where technological advancements are driving unprecedented demand for critical minerals, it is imperative to explore innovative solutions that ensure responsible extraction and utilization while minimizing environmental impact.

Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop that brings together industry experts, stakeholder engagement specialists, researchers, and thought leaders to delve into the critical role of mining in the sustainable development of our society. This workshop aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and catalyze innovation in the responsible extraction of essential minerals that power our modern world. If you would like to participate virtually, please contact Alex Krowka and Albert Doub at [email protected] and [email protected] respectively. 

Speakers

Ryan Peay

Deputy Asst. Secretary - Office of Resource Sustainability
U.S. DOE - Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management

Dr. Grant S. Bromhal

Acting Director - Mineral Sustainability Division
U.S. DOE - Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management

Dr. Douglas Wicks

Program Director
U.S. DOE - Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy

Caleb Woodall

Program Manager
U.S. DOE, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

Dawn Wellman

Strategic Programs Manager
Rio Tinto Copper Research and Development

Dr. Guangping Xu

Principal Member of Technical Staff
Sandia National Laboratories - Geochemistry Dept.

Todd Schaeff

Subsector Manager, Subsurface Energy Systems
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Dr. Pat Okita

Subject Matter Expert
Enegis

Dr. Christina Lopano

Geochemist
National Energy Technology Laboratory

Dr. Erica Briscoe

Program Manager - Information Innovation Office
DARPA

Dr. Scott Montross

Technology Manager - Critical Minerals and Materials
National Energy Technology Laboratory

Dr. Wenfeng Li

Staff Scientist - Earth and Environmental Sciences Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Dr. Matthew Travers

Senior Systems Scientist
Carnegie Mellon University

Dr. Graham Lederer

Physical Geologist - Geology, Energy & Minerals
United States Geological Survey

Dr. Robert Fox

Distinguished Staff Scientist
Idaho National Laboratory

Dr. Tiffany Prest

Program Manager - Biological Technologies Office
DARPA

Dr. Daniel Goodwin

Executive Director & Co-Founder
Homeworld Collective

Dr. Scott Banta

Chair and Professor of Chemical Engineering
Columbia University

Dr. Anjana Shah

Research Geophysicist
United States Geological Survey

Dr. Frederick Day-Lewis

Chief Geophysicist - Environmental Subsurface Science Group
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory