Alberto Rosende

Minerals Metals Initiative

Business EN ↓ 11 episodes

‘The Minerals and Metals Initiative’ presented by M2i Global – is a podcast exploring the transformation of the critical minerals supply chain as we race for global resilience — From mineral extraction and refinement to policy and innovation— join us each episode as we examine a different aspect of the urgent push to modernize, diversify, and de-risk the world’s critical minerals supply chain. With each guest, we will break down critical mineral news and current events from all corners of the industry.

Author

Alberto Rosende

Episodes

From Resource to Revenue with Michael Woods 15.06.2026 31:14

Episode Title : From Resource to Revenue with Michael Woods Show Summary : This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas...

The Strategic Case for Battery Recycling with David Batstone 15.05.2026 41:56

Show Summary : This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In...

From Policy to Execution: Securing Critical Mineral Markets with Arnab Datta 15.04.2026 43:38

Show Summary : This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain, from mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary: In the 1st episode of Season 2, Alberto Rosende sits down with Arnab Datta to unpack how...

Season One Wrap Up 15.03.2026 5:39

Throughout Season One in our conversations with industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, we examined how critical minerals underpin everything from advanced technology and healthcare to infrastructure and national security. From supply chain transparency and responsible mining to the geopolitical realities shaping global mineral markets, this season unpacked the challenges — and opportunities...

Nevada & The Renewed Necessity for Mining with Amanda Hilton 15.02.2026 34:01

Traceability: The Key to Continuous Supply Chain Visibility with Ellen Carey 15.01.2026 34:03

People, Planet, and Supply Chain: Three Pillars for the future of Minerals with Mark Wexler 15.12.2025 39:32

Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security. Episode Summary : In...

Recycling as a Resource: Recycling Critical Metals and Building the Circular Economy with Hugo Schumann 15.11.2025 40:45

Episode Three Show Notes Show Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource securi...

Policy & Partnerships: A Potential Path to Supply Chain Resilience with Mahnaz Khan 15.10.2025 33:07

In our second episode of The Minerals Metals Initiative, our host, Alberto Rosende, speaks with Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy, Critical Supply Chains at Silverado Policy Accelerator, about the role strategic partnerships and domestic action play in strengthening global supply chain resilience. Drawing on 14 years of trade policy experience, Khan outlines a “Quad Plus” framework between the...

Breaking Down the MP Materials Deal with Peter O'Rourke 15.09.2025 24:50

Our host, Major General (Ret.) Alberto “Al” Rosende , President & CEO of M2i Global, is joined by Peter O’Rourke , Senior Advisor to M2i Global. Together, they explore the vulnerabilities in the U.S. critical minerals sector, the recent Department of Defense–MP Materials agreement, and how “patient aggression” and a whole-of-government approach are key to reversing China’s dominance and rebuil...

The Minerals Metals Initiative - Announcement 02.09.2025 0:41

Welcome to The Minerals Metals Initiative - hosted by M2i Global's CEO, Alberto Rosende.  Each episode we explore the transformation of the critical minerals supply chain as we race for global resilience — from mineral extraction and refinement to policy and innovation — join us as we host guests from all over the critical minerals sector to help us dissect different aspects of the urgent pus...