NC in DC: North Carolina’s Role in the Nation’s Critical Minerals Ecosystem

Mineral mining has long been a cornerstone of North Carolina’s economy, from its early leadership in gold mining before the 1849 California gold rush to its current strength in industrial minerals such as clay and crushed stone. The state also holds rare deposits of critical minerals, like lithium, which underpin many of the technologies that power our everyday lives and provide our military with its technological advantage. As the nation looks to strengthen and secure its domestic supply chain of these critical minerals, North Carolina’s role will only grow more important.

During this event, North Carolina critical minerals stakeholders will convene in Washington, DC, to examine the state’s position within the nation’s critical mineral ecosystem.  The conversation will explore how collaboration between industry, academia, and government can address complex challenges across the entire lifecycle of critical minerals and develop the future workforce needed to support expanded domestic mineral extraction and processing.

Join Duke in DC on February 25th for a moderated panel of Duke and North Carolina-based experts to learn about their work in critical minerals and the collaborations that impact the industry across the state of North Carolina.

Speakers Include:

• Leanne Gilbertson, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Co-Lead of Critical Minerals Hub, Duke University
• Avner Vengosh, Nicholas Distinguished Professor of Environmental Quality, Co-Lead of Critical Minerals Hub, Duke University
• Dwain Veach, State Geologist and Section Chief, NC Geological Survey
• Jonah Glick-Unterman, Chief of Staff, Vulcan Elements

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Details:

Venue: Duke in DC Office, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004

Date: Wednesday, February 25th

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Welcome reception to be followed by moderated conversation and networking.