CRITICAL MINERALS: A GROWING PROBLEM

Mining plays a vital role in civilization. ‘If it’s not grown it’s mined.’ A growing population, urbanization, defense, AI data centers and the energy transition all demand massive amounts of metals. Responsible seabed collection will drive a truly fair transition to circularity.

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Unlocking Critical Minerals with Low-Cost, High-Performance & Clean Processing

Date/time: Friday, March 20, 2026,
8 am PST (11 am EST)

Travis McLing, Chief Geologist and Directorate Fellow, Idaho National Laboratory