Marine Minerals Webinar Series 2026
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Session 1: Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
The first session in the Marine Minerals Webinar Series focused on present and future demand for critical minerals, supply risks, geopolitics, and the strategic role of deep-sea resources.
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"Deep-sea mining: a potential source for critical metals"
Dr. Rahul Sharma | Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIO India. With a 40-year career, Dr. Sharma is a leading expert on the technical, economic, and environmental dimensions of subsea mining. He has edited definitive volumes on Environmental Issues of Deep-Sea Mining and advises global agencies on sustainable frameworks.
"Critical mineral, supply chains and the deep ocean"
Dr. Pierre Josso | Deputy Director, UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (BGS). Dr. Josso is a leading expert on the intersection of mineral geology and global supply chain strategy. He provides high-level analysis to government and industry on the raw materials essential for decarbonization, aerospace, and defence.
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