Now On Demand 2 CE Credits

The lithium market, a critical resource for EVs and other technologies, presents a unique opportunity for the United States. Today, the U.S. accounts for 1% of global lithium production, while more than 80% of the world's raw lithium is mined in Australia, Chile, and China.1,2 However, this situation may evolve in the future.

Agenda

Now On Demand • Accepted for 2 CFP / IWI / CFA CE Credits


Distinguishing Mining Techniques
We'll dissect the science and economics behind clay, brine, and hard rock lithium extraction.
Addressing Exponential Demand
With Global X ETFs projecting a surge in lithium consumption from 1.3 million metric tons (2024) to over 3 million by 2030, CEOs will discuss how the industry can meet this demand through scaling existing operations, exploring new resources, and embracing innovative technologies.
Navigating Price Dynamics
As lithium prices show signs of improvement in 2024, CEOs will offer insights on factors influencing price fluctuations, long-term price trends, and their strategies for navigating a dynamic market.
The U.S. Policy Landscape
The recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other U.S. policy initiatives aimed at promoting clean energy technologies are expected to significantly boost demand for lithium within the country.


Moderators

Pedro Palandrani

Pedro Palandrani

Director of Research

Global X ETFs

Pedro leads Global X ETFs’ thematic research efforts as a Director of Research. He joined Global X in 2019 as a Research Analyst covering the Thematic Growth suite of ETFs, including those in the Technology, People, and Infrastructure categories. Prior to joining Global X, Pedro held the role of Equity Research Analyst at Cabot Wealth Management where he worked on the firm’s growth-oriented investment strategy, utilizing ETFs to construct multi-asset class portfolios. Pedro earned his MBA from the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State University.

Madeline Ruid

Madeline Ruid

Research Analyst

Global X ETFs

Madeline joined Global X in 2022 as a Research Analyst covering the suite of Thematic Growth ETFs related to the Physical Environment, including Renewable Energy and CleanTech. Prior to joining Global X, Madeline worked as a Power & Renewables Analyst with Fitch Solutions where she covered markets primarily in the Americas. Previously, she held research roles across a wide range of climate change and renewable energy-related topics, including with BloombergNEF, NASA DEVELOP, and the International Food Policy Research Institute. Madeline earned her MA in Climate and Society from Columbia University and a BS in Physical Geography, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, and Turkish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.



Speakers

Jonathan Evans

Jonathan Evans

CEO

Lithium Americas

Mr. Evans is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas and is also a director of Lithium Americas since October 2023. He was a Director of Old LAC from June 2017 to October 2023, and served as its President from August of 2018 and as Chief Executive Officer from May of 2019 to October 2023. Mr. Evans has more than 20 years of operations and general management experience across businesses of various sizes and industry applications. Previously, he served as Vice President and General Manager for the Lithium Division at FMC Corporation (USA), and as the Chief Operating Officer of DiversiTech Corporation, a portfolio company of the private equity group, Permira. Mr. Evans has also held executive management roles at Arysta LifeScience, AMRI Corporation and General Electric. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University and an MSc from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Robert Mintak

Robert Mintak

CEO

Standard Lithium

Robert Mintak has over 20 years of experience in corporate management, with a specific emphasis on strategic development and corporate governance. With a global network of lithium industry contacts and key opinion leaders, he is a pioneer in the rapidly evolving market for lithium production. Mr. Mintak was recognized as CEO of the top mining companies on the TSXV50 in both 2016 & 2018.

Keith D. Phillips

Keith D. Phillips

President & CEO

Piedmont Lithium

Appointed on July 6, 2017, Mr. Keith Phillips joined Piedmont Lithium with a career spanning 30 years on Wall Street, where he managed strategic and financing transactions representing over $100 billion in aggregate value. Prior to Piedmont Lithium, Mr. Phillips most recently served as a Senior Advisor with merchant banker Maxit Capital, after leading the mining investment banking teams for Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan, and Dahlman Rose. Mr. Phillips has worked with numerous mining companies, including many established global leaders, and has dedicated most of the past decade to advising exploration and development-stage companies in achieving their strategic objectives, with a particular focus on obtaining relevance in the United States capital markets. Mr. Phillips earned his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University in Canada.

Ernest Scheyder

Ernest Scheyder

Author and Senior Correspondent

Reuters

Ernest Scheyder is a senior correspondent for Reuters covering the clean energy transition and critical minerals, as well as the author of the forthcoming book, "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power our Lives." He previously covered the U.S. shale oil revolution, politics, and the environment. His interest in journalism and writing began when he founded his high school newspaper. He is a graduate of the University of Maine and Columbia Journalism School.

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