Podcast Season 2, Episode 1: From Policy to Execution: Securing Critical Mineral Markets with Arnab Datta
M2i Global has released Episode 1 of Season 2 of The Minerals & Metals Initiative, a podcast hosted by M2i President and CEO Alberto Rosende. The series explores how the global critical minerals supply chain is transforming at a moment when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. In this episode, Alberto speaks […]
The Good Guide to Critical Minerals: Why the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
The Minerals Council of Australia’s Good Guide to Critical Minerals is essential reading for anyone serious about the future of the global energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and national defense. Released in early 2026, the Guide catalogs more than 50 minerals that governments across the United States, European Union, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and the UK have collectively […]
America’s Rockefeller Moment in Critical Minerals Has Arrived
A recent Fortune commentary by Venkat Pacha of Neoterra Partners draws a powerful historical parallel: the critical minerals industry today mirrors the oil industry of the 1860s. Fragmented and volatile, it was ripe for the infrastructure-driven consolidation that made John D. Rockefeller the wealthiest man of his era. Pacha’s central thesis is clear. The real […]
Mining Isn’t Enough: 60 Minutes, MP Materials, and the Midstream Crisis
CBS News’ 60 Minutes investigation into MP Materials’ Mountain Pass rare earth mine tells a compelling story: two hedge fund managers revive America’s only active rare earth mine, refine neodymium to 99.9% purity, and supply magnets to GM and Apple. The Pentagon backs the venture with $400 million and a 15% stake. But the feature […]
Podcast Episode Six: Nevada — Ground Zero for America’s Critical Minerals Future with Amanda Hilton
M2i Global has released Episode 6 of The Minerals & Metals Initiative, a podcast hosted by M2i President and CEO Alberto Rosende. The series explores how the global critical minerals supply chain is transforming at a moment when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. In this episode, Alberto speaks with Amanda Hilton, President of […]
Podcast Episode Five: Traceability, Visibility, and Securing the Critical Minerals Supply Chain with Ellen Carey
M2i Global has released Episode 5 of The Minerals & Metals Initiative, a podcast hosted by M2i President and CEO Alberto Rosende. The series explores how the global critical minerals supply chain is transforming at a moment when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. In this episode, Alberto speaks with Ellen Carey, a leading […]
M2i Global Featured on Advancements with Ted Danson
M2i Global was recently featured on Advancements with Ted Danson, an award-winning educational television series that highlights breakthrough innovations shaping the future of industry, technology, and global resilience. Advancing Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resilience In this segment, M2i Global President and CEO Alberto Rosende, Board Chair Doug Cole, Board Member Anthony Short, and partners David Batstone and Mark Wexler discuss the growing urgency […]
Podcast Episode Four: People, Planet, and Supply Chain with Mark Wexler
M2i Global has released Episode 4 of The Minerals & Metals Initiative, a podcast hosted by M2i President and CEO Alberto Rosende. The series explores how the global critical minerals supply chain is transforming at a moment when resilience, innovation, and responsible policy leadership are more urgent than ever. In this episode, Alberto speaks with Mark Wexler, […]
Podcast Episode Three: Critical Metals Recycling and the Circular Economy with Hugo Schumann
M2i Global has released Episode 3 of The Minerals & Metals Initiative, a podcast hosted by M2i President and CEO Alberto Rosende. The series explores how the global critical minerals supply chain is transforming at a moment when resilience, innovation, and responsible policy leadership are more urgent than ever. In this episode, Alberto speaks with Hugo Schumann, Founder […]
Fastmarkets Features M2i Global CEO Alberto Rosende on Building America’s Critical Mineral Reserve
M2i Global’s CEO and President Major General (Ret.) Alberto Rosende joined Fastmarkets’ “Fast Forward” podcast to offer an in-depth look at M2i’s Critial Mineral Reserve (CMR) and the company’s broader mission to realign the U.S. mineral economy. In conversation with Andrea Hotter, Rosende outlines a new framework for mineral security that blends government partnership, private innovation, […]