Critical Mineral Workshop Breakout Session 4: Policy, Supply Chain Economics & Workforce (Please leave your input as comments to the following pinned questions by following the link on zoom!) by Habib, Nasib Al https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5 Workforce Policy Alignment en-us 2025-08-05 03:31:14 UTC 2025-08-07 20:50:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/4156993377/f79c5f2841845cdfcd6bff9026911a0e/workforce01.jpg Research Investments nhnh5 https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535543274 What types of research investments or policy interventions should U.S. federal agencies prioritize to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of critical mineral supply chains from exploration and processing to recycling and substitution? How can we evaluate their long-term impacts?

]]> 2025-08-05 03:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535543274 Global Supply Chain Strategy nhnh5 https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535543278 In light of increasing geopolitical risks and trade dependencies, how should governments and firms

reconfigure global critical mineral supply chains to balance resilience, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability? What roles can federal agencies play in coordinating across domestic stakeholders and international allies to develop shared infrastructure, data systems, and standards that reduce vulnerabilities and promote sustainable sourcing?

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]]> 2025-08-05 03:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535552827 Global Supply Chain Strategy nhnh5 https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535552886 In light of increasing geopolitical risks and trade dependencies, how should governments and firms

reconfigure global critical mineral supply chains to balance resilience, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability? What roles can federal agencies play in coordinating across domestic stakeholders and international allies to develop shared infrastructure, data systems, and standards that reduce vulnerabilities and promote sustainable sourcing?

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reconfigure global critical mineral supply chains to balance resilience, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability? What roles can federal agencies play in coordinating across domestic stakeholders and international allies to develop shared infrastructure, data systems, and standards that reduce vulnerabilities and promote sustainable sourcing?

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reconfigure global critical mineral supply chains to balance resilience, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability? What roles can federal agencies play in coordinating across domestic stakeholders and international allies to develop shared infrastructure, data systems, and standards that reduce vulnerabilities and promote sustainable sourcing?

]]> 2025-08-05 03:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535552940 Research Investments nhnh5 https://padlet.com/cmworkshop/aosvoobfrf0lfgt5/wish/3535553134 What types of research investments or policy interventions should U.S. federal agencies prioritize to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of critical mineral supply chains from exploration and processing to recycling and substitution? How can we evaluate their long-term impacts?

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