Theme 2| Europe and The Search for Metal Supply

11:15‐11:30 Scene setting by Prof. Dr. Jonathan Holslag, VUB, Brussels, Belgium

In this introduction we intend to provide an overview how China, the USA and Europe are securing access to future mineral supply
as a result of growing demand.

Video Scene setting by Prof. Dr. Jonathan Holslag, VUB, Brussels, Belgium

Interventions:

11:30‐11:40 Mr. Peter Handley, EU DG GROW, Brussels, Belgium

In this section we intend to highlight the challenges the EU faces in securing access to metals in the context of the EU
Green Deal. We will shed some light on the European Raw Materials Alliance
.

Video Mr. Peter Handley, EU DG GROW, Brussels, Belgium


11:40‐11:50 Prof. Dr. Gavin M. Mudd, Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering,
RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

In this section we intend to compare overall global demand with existing and planned supply.

Video Prof. Dr. Gavin M. Mudd, Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

11:50‐12:35 Debate

12:35‐14:00 Lunch break

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