July 11, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2023

University of �һ�ֱ�� to co-host Wilson Center Summit on Critical Minerals in the Arctic

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The University of �һ�ֱ�� is partnering with the , the , and the , to co-host a two-day dialogue about critical minerals in the North American Arctic this week.

The July 12 and 13 summit, “Critical Minerals in the Arctic: Forging the Path Forward,” will generate �һ�ֱ�� recommendations for developing critical mineral resources in the Arctic, in the context of US national security, energy, climate, and technology goals. The summit is a follow-up to the “�һ�ֱ�� Minerals - A Strategic National Imperative” summit hosted at the University of �һ�ֱ�� Fairbanks last August.

“One of the conclusions from our August summit was the need to develop actionable �һ�ֱ�� and investment recommendations to take advantage of �һ�ֱ��’s tremendous critical mineral wealth,” University of �һ�ֱ�� President Pitney said. “The dialogue we will engage in over the next two days will focus on key challenges to developing �һ�ֱ��’s critical minerals in an environmentally responsible way. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute and highlight the expertise the University of �һ�ֱ�� can provide to , and our nation.”

The summit is solutions-oriented, and will produce actionable �һ�ֱ�� and recommendations for the attendees. Working sessions will cover the topics of community ownership, financing, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, research, and workforce development.

Invited guests will also participate in a tabletop exercise quantifying risk prioritization in minerals development. President Pitney will provide opening remarks on Wednesday morning and moderate a discussion with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski on Thursday. Both segments will be available to view via livestream.

In-person attendance of the dialogue is invitation-only. The three keynote seminar sessions will be broadcast live via Zoom; please . Proceedings from the tabletop exercise and briefs from the working sessions will be publicly available once finalized.

For more information about the agenda, speakers, and related publications, please visit the .

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For more information, contact Jonathon Taylor, director of public affairs at 907-350-0168 (cell).