Mining The Industrial Supply Chain Conference

The all-day virtual conference will feature comprehensive discussions on the future of critical mineral production and industrial supply chain development. Key topics include the availability of private capital for critical mineral projects, including bank debt and industrial customer investments, with particular focus on price floor indications and backstop capital from the U.S. government. The event will explore vertical integration opportunities as mining companies expand into producing solvents and specialty alloys for defense and industrial applications. Notable participants include NioCorp CEO Mark Smith, who will discuss the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project and domestic supply chain establishment for niobium, scandium, titanium, and magnetic rare earth elements. The conference addresses critical industry challenges around supply chain security, particularly relevant given increasing geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of domestic critical mineral production. Attendees can expect insights into financing mechanisms, government support programs, and strategic partnerships that are reshaping the critical minerals sector. The virtual format enables broad participation from industry stakeholders, government officials, and investors focused on building resilient domestic supply chains for materials essential to defense, aerospace, automotive, and technology applications.