October Energy Forum

Mining Know-How in the Age of Critical Minerals: Strategic Shifts and the Potential Dawn of a New Cold War

Join us for our monthly Energy Forum—an open space for sharing research, sparking conversation, and connecting across disciplines. Each session begins with Centre updates, followed by a featured presentation designed to deepen understanding and inspire collaboration.

Event details

Event: ETC Energy Forum
Date: Wednesday 29 October
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Block S Room 1002
RSVP:  Via Email

This month, ETC Program Leader Professor Rob Perrons will be presenting:

“Mining Know-How in the Age of Critical Minerals: Strategic Shifts and the Potential Dawn of a New Cold War”

Rob will explore how the global race for critical minerals is reshaping innovation strategies, with insights drawn from patent data and industry trends. The talk will run for approximately 25 minutes, followed by morning tea and informal discussion.