2024 Cambridge Critical Mineral Supply Chain Resilience Workshop

Introduction

The Industrial Resilience Research Group at the Institute for Manufacturing (IRRG), University of Cambridge, is hosting a workshop to explore the challenges and opportunities in enhancing resilience within the global critical mineral supply chain, and exploring the role of UK and India in this context.

This workshop aims to bring together leading experts from industry, academia, and government to discuss key issues and opportunities in the critical minerals sector. The goal is to foster collaboration and develop actionable strategies for building a resilient and sustainable supply chain for critical minerals.

This workshop is supported by the UK-India Critical Mineral Supply Chain Observatory project. This initiative, spearheaded by the IRRG in collaboration with IIT Bombay and in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Google. It aims to establish a robust, transparent, and resilient framework for managing critical mineral supply chains, vital for high-tech industries globally, including in India and the UK.
Objectives

• Facilitate engaging discussions to analyse the current challenges and opportunities facing critical mineral supply chains, with a specific focus on the UK and India.
• Identify potential solutions and innovations that can enhance resilience in critical mineral supply chains in the face of pressing global challenges such as geopolitical risks, emerging regulations, and climate change.
• Provide a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among industry, academia, governments and sustainability experts in the critical minerals sector.
• Offer a networking opportunity for participants to establish new relationships and partnerships in the critical mineral supply chain sector.

Topics

• Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Changing World
• Challenges and Opportunities in Critical Mineral Supply Chains
• Technological Innovations
• Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact

Workshop Structure

This workshop is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between academia and practical, real-world solutions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and emergent solutions. The day is organised into three dynamic segments:

• Keynote Speeches: Global leaders will set the tone with insightful presentations on the forefront of critical minerals supply chain resilience, sustainable mining, policy and regulatory frameworks, and technological innovations.
• Panel Discussions: In two thought-provoking sessions, invited experts will delve into the challenges and opportunities upstream and downstream the critical mineral supply chain within UK and India.
• Small Group Discussions: An inclusive forum for all attendees to actively engage in in-depth discussions, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and ideation.

Who Should Attend

Experts and thought leaders in the field, from various sectors, including:

• Industry: Mining, Processing, Refining, Battery Grade Material Manufacturing, Battery Cell Manufacturing, Battery System Manufacturing, EV Manufacturing, PV Manufacturing, Recycling, and Support.
• Academia: Research Institutions and Universities.
• Government: Policymakers and Regulators.
• Industrial Associations focusing on Critical Minerals.
• Sustainability Experts.

For More Information

Please contact Ms Mariel Alem Fonseca at [email protected] and Dr Mukesh Kumar at [email protected].

Partners

Host or Publisher Cambridge Industrial Resilience Research Group