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Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy and Future Plans & Overseas Markets Keynotes
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09:00 |
Welcoming Speech, Opening Remarks & Thank You Sponsor Speech by Conference Producer
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09:10 |
Keynote Address: Actively implementing Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy and Future Plans |
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Western Australia is a significant hub for minerals used in the manufacture of renewable batteries. It is the leading producer of hard rock lithium in Australia, which is in turn the largest lithium producing country in the world, having overtaken Chile for the title last year. Western Australia currently accounts for around half of global supply for the metal, with seven producing mines currently in operation. WA also produces large volumes of nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements (REE), which are also used for renewable battery production. Update on the Lithium Valley and the new 12 strategic industry areas to host downstream processing activities – global cooperation to diversify the supply chain. |
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![Peter-Klinken-AC-112x128](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2019/07/Peter-Klinken-AC-112x128.jpg) |
Prof Peter Klinken AC
Chief Scientist of Western Australia |
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09:40 |
Meeting USA’s Critical Mineral Needs
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![Mary Anne Alvin](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Mary-Anne-Alvin.png) |
Mary Anne Alvin
Rare Earth Element, Technology Manager
U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory |
![logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/logo.jpg) |
10:10 |
Responsible Investments in Critical Minerals |
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![Andrew Ferrier](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Andrew-Ferrier.png) |
Andrew Ferrier
Investment Director
Pacific Road Capital |
![Pacific-Road-Capital-Logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Pacific-Road-Capital-Logo.png) |
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10:40
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Morning Refreshments & Networking Session |
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11:00 |
Critical Minerals Investment and Market Outlook from an equity capital market perspective
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![Trent Barnett](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Trent-Barnett.png) |
Trent Barnett
Head of Research
Hartleys |
![Hartleys logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Hartleys-logo.png) |
11:20 |
Less Common Metals – A Unique Position |
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![Grant Smith](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Grant-Smith.png) |
Grant Smith
Chairman
Less Common Metals
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11:50 |
Panel Discussion: The Rare Earth & Critical Metals Outlook |
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12:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
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13:40 |
Cobalt Industry Outlook and Mt Thirsty Project Update |
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![Sean Gregory](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Sean-Gregory.png) |
Sean Gregory
Managing Director and CEO
Barra Resources |
![Barra resources logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Barra-resources-logo.jpg) |
14:00
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Strategic Investments in Critical Minerals – Perspective from AMCI Group |
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![Patrick Murphy](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Patrick-Murphy.png) |
Patrick Murphy
Managing Director
AMCI Group |
![AMCI group logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/AMCI-group-logo.png) |
14:20
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A Perspective on the Financing of Critical Mineral Projects
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![Jan Fuchter](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Jan-Fuchter.png) |
Jan Fuchter
Director, Project & Structured Finance
Export Finance Australia |
![Export Finance Australia_Logo_CMYK](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Export-Finance-Australia_Logo_CMYK.jpg) |
14:40 |
Renascor Resources’ Projects Update |
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![David Christensen](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/David-Christensen.png) |
David Christensen
Managing Director
Renascor Resources |
![Renascor Resources logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Renascor-Resources-logo.png) |
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15:10
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Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Session |
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15:30 |
Challenges to Exploration, Mining and Smelting in Australia
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![Ian Rutherford Plimer](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Ian-Rutherford-Plimer.png) |
Ian Rutherford Plimer
Company Director
Hancock Prospecting
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![Hancock Prospecting logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Hancock-Prospecting-logo.png) |
15:50 |
Manganese Industry Outlook and Projects Update |
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![Justin Brown](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Justin-Brown.png) |
Justin Brown
Managing Director
Element 25 |
![Element 25 logo](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Element-25-logo.png) |
16:10 |
Helium Industry Outlook and Investment Opportunities |
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![Adam Santa Maria](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Adam-Santa-Maria.png) |
Adam Santa Maria
Managing Director
Discovery Capital Partners |
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16:30 |
Pilbara Metals’ Manganese Sulphate Project Update
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![Annette Crabbe](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/Annette-Crabbe.png) |
Annette Crabbe
Executive Director
Pilbara Metals Group |
![0](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/0.jpg) |
17:00 |
Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman |
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17:05 |
Champagne Networking Session |
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![champagne networking session](http://claridenglobal.com/conference/criticalminerals-miningsummit-au/wp-content/uploads/sites/258/2015/04/champagne-networking-session.jpg) |
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