Energy Thematic Group event
A range of ‘Critical Minerals’, such as copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt and various rare earths, have taken on heightened importance for the transition to low carbon energy. These materials are key inputs for the manufacture of climate-friendly technologies such as solar and wind energy and batteries for stationary and mobile applications.
The presentation by Michael Stanley, World Bank Extractives Lead based on Hanoi, will examine the role of Critical Minerals (CM) in the energy transition and the various geological factors underlying their supply. Also covered will be the increasing geo-political concerns regarding concentration and potential physical and economic disruption of CM supply chains, as well as recent measures to counter these trends.
Speaker:
Michael Stanley, Lead Oil and Gas Specialist, Infra Energy Extractive Industry. Michael has forty years of mining sector experience across North and South America, Europe & Central Asia, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia / Pacific regions. He assists governments in development of critical minerals, strengthening institutional governance for a competitive and predictable investment climate. His areas of expertise include shaping public / private partnerships for supporting infrastructure, fostering resilient mineral supply chains for economic growth and the energy transition, and leading the World Bank’s global Just Transition away from coal mining initiative.
Michael has i) a Bachelor of Science in Geology, ii) Master of Science in Mining Exploration and Development, and iii) Doctorate in Mineral Resource Economics / Mining. He is a frequent speaker in global forums and is co-editor of the World Bank’s Extractive Industries Source Book, first-edition print version (2018). Michael is a dual American / Canadian citizen based in Asia.
The presentation will be followed by Q&A and discussion.
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