OECD 62d ago

As global demand for critical minerals intensifies, new opportunities and risks are emerging across supply chains. The OECD Critical Minerals Forum will explore how countries can work together to build resilient critical mineral supply chains while supporting resource-rich countries develop local value and diversify their economies. The Forum will provide a platform for high-level cross-regional dialogue between OECD Members, partner countries and key stakeholders from the private sector and civil society dedicated to developing solutions to shared challenges in the critical minerals space. 2:51 - 54:56 Opening Remarks and Keynote Speeches • H.E. Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade, Republic of Türkiye • Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary General, OECD Co-chairs of Critical Mineral Forum • H.E. Dr. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of Morocco • H.E. Dr. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Republic o of Türkiye 54:56 - 1:45:00 High Level Panel – Unlocking investment in critical mineral supply chains Featuring Ministers from across regions will discuss the evolving investment dynamics of mineral supply chains – unlocking finance, local value addition and industrialisation • H.E. Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt • Mr. Mike Kopp, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy • Mr. Ceferino Rodolfo, Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, the Philippines • Mr. Rohitesh Dhawan, International Council on Mining and Metals Moderator: Mr. Ali Aslan, International Moderator and Journalist To find out more about the forum: https://www.oecd.org/en/events/2026/04/oecd-critical-minerals-forum.html Please note livestream will have chapter added a posteriori. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to https://www.oecd.org/about/. To keep up with the latest at the OECD, visit https://www.oecd.org/. #oecd #ocde #trade #globalsupplychain #infrastructure