CEO (JC) AND MANAGING DIRECTOR (RE), ISQUISA & FERTIQUISA
"One significant risk is regulatory compliance, especially with chemicals like hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, which are classified as drug precursors."
"We cannot afford to be hesitant in our funding of the critical minerals space as competitors in other countries are progressing rapidly towards being the global suppliers and processors of lithium due to their higher levels of foresight and persistence."
PROFESSOR & FORMER DEPARTMENT CHAIR - DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING, THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
"Our focus is on advancing innovations in mine automation, efficient ventilation, mine design, and cooling systems to boost productivity and prioritize worker safety."
"For biotechs, finding the balance between appealing to the public and institutional investors will be a challenge, much like trying to balance a recipe with the right mix of ingredients for the perfect dish."
CO-FOUNDER AND CEO (ZM) AND VICE PRESIDENT, MINERALS AND METALS, GTA (YJ), AUSENCO
"Ontario is a fantastic mining market with a lot of experienced professionals, making it easier to find the right technical and project delivery skills."
"New Jersey is home to eight of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies, nine of the top 10 R&D firms, and over 5,600 life sciences establishments. The State accounted for 43% of all novel FDA approvals in the past two years."
SR. MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - US & CANADA, PROCOS S.P.A.
"Procos is poised for transformative growth in 2025. Our R11 facility will significantly enhance our small-scale production capacity, enabling us to meet the growing demand for high-quality, specialized APIs in the US market."
SECRETARY GENERAL, AFRICAN PETROLEUM PRODUCERS' ORGANIZATION (APPO)
"By developing intra-African energy infrastructure, we can reduce costs, improve energy access, and encourage local refining and petrochemical industries."
"The growth of infrastructure and allocation of state budgets over the last several administrations have spurred significant growth in newly industrialized areas."
With the upcoming elections in November, a cautious optimism fills the air as Chile’s largest industry seeks to capitalize on the global demand for its reserves of vital minerals and metals.