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Argus Rare Earths & Critical Minerals Conference

Washington DC, US
2-3 March 2027
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Gain clarity on pricing, supply and strategy across rare earths and critical minerals markets

The Argus Rare Earths & Critical Minerals Conference will take place in Washington, DC on March 2-3, 2027, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors and end users to address the challenges shaping critical mineral supply chains.

As export controls, geopolitical tensions and supply chain concentration reshape global markets, governments and industry are accelerating efforts to secure access to rare earths and strategic materials critical to defence, semiconductors, robotics, AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

The conference will explore the commercial, policy and strategic challenges of building resilient non-China supply chains across rare earths and critical minerals, with discussions covering supply chain diversification, processing and refining, pricing and commercial viability, government policy, financing, recycling and downstream procurement.

Attendees will gain valuable insight into how these markets are evolving – and what is required to build secure and commercially viable non-China supply chains.

Speakers in 2027 include:

Ruth Demeter Hayes
Ruth Demeter Hayes
Executive Director, Critical Minerals and Mining Policy,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chris Davy
Chris Davy
Senior Advisor, Strategic & Critical Materials, Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition & Sustainment,,
U.S. Department of War
Braden Harker
Braden Harker
Center Director,
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Stacy Newstead
Stacy Newstead
Materials Strategy and Risk Manager,
Lockheed Martin
Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson
Assistant General Counsel – Global Trade,
Microsoft
Michael Parton
Michael Parton
Senior Group Manager - Battery Systems Supply Chain,
Lucid

Who will you meet?

This conference is designed for senior decision‑makers and market participants across the rare earths and critical minerals value chain, including:
 
  • Government and policy representatives
  • Mining, processing and refining companies
  • Aerospace, defence, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies
  • Magnet manufacturers and advanced materials technology companies
  • Procurement, sourcing and supply chain professionals
  • Traders and market intermediaries
  • Investors and financial institutions
  • Consultants and advisors active in strategic materials markets

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