Minerals Metals Initiative

‘The Minerals and Metals Initiative’ presented by M2i Global – is a podcast exploring the transformation of the critical minerals supply chain as we race for global resilience — From mineral extraction and refinement to policy and innovation— join us each episode as we examine a different aspect of the urgent push to modernize, diversify, and de-risk the world’s critical minerals supply chain. With each guest, we will break down critical mineral news and current events from all corners of the industry.

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Episodes 12

The State of Supply Chains with Bindiya Vakil
1mo ago · 33:08
Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In this episode, Bindiya Vakil shares insights on supply chain mapping, risk management, and de-risking critical mineral supply chains, emphasizing the importance of transparency, technology, and global
From Resource to Revenue with Michael Woods
2mo ago · 31:14
Episode Title: From Resource to Revenue with Michael Woods Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Minerals Metals Initiative, Alberto Rosende sits down with Michael Woods, President of Woods Capital, to explore
The Strategic Case for Battery Recycling with David Batstone
3mo ago · 41:56
Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In Episode 2 of the Minerals Metals Initiative, host Alberto Rosende speaks with David Batstone about how battery recycling and advanced materials recovery are becoming essential to the future of critica
From Policy to Execution: Securing Critical Mineral Markets with Arnab Datta
4mo ago · 43:38
Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain, from mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In the 1st episode of Season 2, Alberto Rosende sits down with Arnab Datta to unpack how the U.S. can move from critical mineral policy announcements to real market execution. Drawing on current initiatives like the MP Materials deal, Project Vault, and Project Forge, Arnab explains that t
Season One Wrap Up
5mo ago · 5:39
Throughout Season One in our conversations with industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, we examined how critical minerals underpin everything from advanced technology and healthcare to infrastructure and national security. From supply chain transparency and responsible mining to the geopolitical realities shaping global mineral markets, this season unpacked the challenges — and opportunities — facing the United States and its allies. We spoke with leaders across government, industry, and policy to better understand how secure supply chains are built, why traceability matters, and what it
Nevada & The Renewed Necessity for Mining with Amanda Hilton
6mo ago · 34:01
Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In this episode, Alberto Rosende is joined by Amanda Hilton, President of the Nevada Mining Association, to break down why Nevada has become ground zero for America’s critical minerals future. From gold
Traceability: The Key to Continuous Supply Chain Visibility with Ellen Carey
7mo ago · 34:03
Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In this episode, Alberto Rosende speaks with Ellen Carey about why traceability and continuous visibility in critical minerals supply chains are essential to economic and national security. Carey explain
People, Planet, and Supply Chain: Three Pillars for the future of Minerals with Mark Wexler
8mo ago · 39:32
Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In this episode, host Alberto Rosende interviews Mark Wexler, co-founder and CEO of Not For Sale, about the link between human trafficking, forced labor, and the critical minerals supply chain. Wexler ar
Recycling as a Resource: Recycling Critical Metals and Building the Circular Economy with Hugo Schumann
9mo ago · 40:45
Episode Three Show Notes Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Title: Recycling as a Resource: Recycling Critical Metals and Building the Circular Economy with Hugo Schumann Episode Summary: In our third episode of the Minerals Metals Initiative podca
Policy & Partnerships: A Potential Path to Supply Chain Resilience with Mahnaz Khan
10mo ago · 33:07
In our second episode of The Minerals Metals Initiative, our host, Alberto Rosende, speaks with Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy, Critical Supply Chains at Silverado Policy Accelerator, about the role strategic partnerships and domestic action play in strengthening global supply chain resilience. Drawing on 14 years of trade policy experience, Khan outlines a “Quad Plus” framework between the U.S., Australia, Japan, and India to diversify and de-risk supply chains. She highlights the use of trade tools—including supply chain credits, targeted tariffs, and commercial stockpiles—to spur dom
Breaking Down the MP Materials Deal with Peter O'Rourke
11mo ago · 24:50
Our host, Major General (Ret.) Alberto “Al” Rosende, President & CEO of M2i Global, is joined by Peter O’Rourke, Senior Advisor to M2i Global. Together, they explore the vulnerabilities in the U.S. critical minerals sector, the recent Department of Defense–MP Materials agreement, and how “patient aggression” and a whole-of-government approach are key to reversing China’s dominance and rebuilding domestic capabilities. Our Host: Al Rosende is an accomplished senior executive and retired U.S. Army Major General whose career has spanned corporate, military, non-profit, and entrepreneurial leaders
The Minerals Metals Initiative - Announcement
12mo ago · 0:41
Welcome to The Minerals Metals Initiative - hosted by M2i Global's CEO, Alberto Rosende. Each episode we explore the transformation of the critical minerals supply chain as we race for global resilience — from mineral extraction and refinement to policy and innovation — join us as we host guests from all over the critical minerals sector to help us dissect different aspects of the urgent push to modernize, diversify, and de-risk the world’s critical minerals supply chain. Follow M2i Global on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date onall things M2i Global - LinkedIn Instagram Tiktok