Name
The Role of Geopolitics in the Global Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Speakers
Septian Hario Seto, Member of National Economic Council, Republic of Indonesia
Diego von Vacano, Professor, Texas A&M University
Bryan Bille, Prinicipal Analyst Government Policy, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Maria Fernanda Avila, Congresswoman, Congress of Argentina
Johanna Kruger, Counsellor and Head of Section, Environment and Energy, Embassy of Canada to the US
Michael Blakeney, Head of Government and Public Affairs, Cobalt Institute
Diego von Vacano, Professor, Texas A&M University
Bryan Bille, Prinicipal Analyst Government Policy, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Maria Fernanda Avila, Congresswoman, Congress of Argentina
Johanna Kruger, Counsellor and Head of Section, Environment and Energy, Embassy of Canada to the US
Michael Blakeney, Head of Government and Public Affairs, Cobalt Institute






Description
- Understanding how to strengthen domestic supply chains through international partnerships
- Addressing growing global demand for lithium and how to meet this
- Navigating policy and investment risks