The world is transitioning from an economy fueled by oil to an economy fueled by raw materials. This poses the twin challenge of the global need to re-industrialize and the need for the transition to be sustainable with high environmental standards and transparency.
On November 11th, SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy and Transport & Environment hosted a lively discussion about how the United States and the European Union plan to make this energy leap while striving to work together to create an electrified future. Placed in a real-world policy context, discussed were issues ranging from responsible mining practices to the need for energy permitting reform.
Participants included:
- Remarks from Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV
- Remarks from Hildegard Bentele, European Member of Parliament
- Steve Feldgus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, U.S. Department of the Interior
- Peter Handley, Head of Unit, EU Commission Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
- Michael Hollomon II, Commercial Director & Board Member, United States Strategic Metals
- Vincent Ledoux Pedailles, Chief Commercial Officer, Vulcan Energy Resources
Hosted by:
- Julia Poliscanova, Senior Director, Transport & Environment
- Danielle Woodring, SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy
