Future Innovation Needs for Responsible Mining of Critical Minerals - San Francisco

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

Dr. Morgan Bazilian

Director, Payne Institute and Professor of Public Policy
Colorado School of Mines

Ben Cassidy

CTO
Moss Ridge

Jason Holt

Partner
Orion Industrial Ventures

Dr. Margo Regier

Program Officer
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Dr. Adam Simon

Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Michigan

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson

Executive Vice President and Provost
University of Nevada - Reno

Dustin Angelo

President, CEO, and Co-Founder
Novamera

Sophie Parker

Director of Science
The Nature Conservancy

Brianna Hanson

Chief Executive Officer
Pathfinder Development Corporation

Dr. Elise Goldfine

Fellow
U.S. DOE - Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy

Dr. Patrick Dobson

Research Scientist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Zainub Noor

Director of Technology & Innovation
Halliburton Labs

Tom Wilson

Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Southern Company

Satish Rao

Managing Director
Clareo

Dr. Joseph Scalia

Associate Professor
Colorado State University

Misael Cabrera

Director, School of Mining & Mineral Resources
University of Arizona

Dr. Colin Williams

Program Coordinator
United States Geological Survey