The Uranium Caucus of the Western Mining Action Network and the Institute for Policy Studies is hosting a series of three webinars about Rare Earth Elements. Please join us on April 6th for our first webinar.

The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals with Debamanyu Das
April 6, 2023
5-6 pm (EST) 4-5 pm (CST) 3-4 (MST) 2-3 (PST)

Here's the link to register for the event on April 6.
ips-dc.org/events/geopoliticsofcriticalminerals/

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals play an increasingly important role in the global economy and strategic decision-making because of their role in the transition away from fossil fuels. Throughout history, countries have fought each other and conducted trade wars in order to gain access to critical resources. What are the geopolitical implications of today's struggle to obtain the components of solar cells, car batteries, and other high-tech products?

Debamanyu Das is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on the political economy of critical minerals used for the green transition. ... See MoreSee Less

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