Name
The Defense Case for Critical Mineral Security
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers
Eric Shields, Senior Battery Advisor - Policy, Analysis, & Transition OASD, Industrial Base Policy, OUSD for Acquisition & Sustainment, U.S. Department of Defense
Rodrik Cave, Publisher, CTO Countertrade & Offset
Joe Bryan, Principal, Muswell Orange
Eric Shields Rodrik Cave Joe Bryan
Description
  • This session offers a defense community perspective on how critical minerals directly enable advanced military systems, and the operational risks posed by supply disruptions—highlighting the need for coordinated procurement, stockpiling, and industrial base planning.