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9:30 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Critical Minerals Summit Draft Agenda (2/18/2025) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:30am-12:30pm U.S. Chamber of Commerce Headquarters Lee Anderson Room Registration and light breakfast 9:40 Opening Remarks: Marty Durbin, President, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber 10:00 Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) 10:20 Panel 1: The State of Minerals Policy in the US: Examining the Benefits and Weaknesses of the US Approach to Securing the Critical Mineral Supply Chain President Trump and former President Biden both set ambitious but distinct policy efforts meant to secure the U.S. critical mineral supply chain. This panel will look to the impacts of the Biden Administration's work as well as what to expect during the second trump Administration. Panelists will discuss what policies, initiatives, and legislation the U.S. needs to focus on moving forward, and what efforts may be working to hold back domestic mineral security. 10:45 Networking Break 10:50 Fireside Chat 11:15 Panel 2: Public and Private Partnerships: Maximizing Efforts to Attract Long Term Investments in the US and Abroad As global demand for critical minerals surges, public-private partnerships play a crucial role in securing sustainable supply chains, advancing responsible mining practices, and fostering economic growth. However, these collaborations face significant challenges, including regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical risks, environmental and social considerations, and financing hurdles. Discussion topics will include balancing public and private interests, navigating permitting and regulatory landscapes, securing investment, and ensuring environmental and social responsibility. Panelists will share insights on innovative strategies to strengthen partnerships, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable development in this vital industry. 12:00 Keynote Remarks- Chairman Rob Wittman (R-VA) 12:15 Closing Remarks/Next Steps Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0000930 SC_EVERSPLIT0013777