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 Strategic Mineral Reserve (SMR) 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, and military logistics. Creating a system that moves well beyond passive stockpiling to proactive strategic readiness.
This episode is essential listening for anyone tracking the next phase of U.S. critical mineral strategy, from defense-grade reserve planning to commercial traceability and international partnerships.
Key Highlights from the Interview
1. From Defense Readiness to Economic Security
Rosende draws on his nearly 38-year Army career to explain how M2i’s SMR isn’t just about hedging against conflict, it is a full-spectrum platform designed to protect U.S. industrial resilience. Unlike the narrow scope of the existing National Defense Stockpile, M2i’s model supports both defense and civilian manufacturing sectors, including semiconductors, tech, aerospace, and AI infrastructure.
2. A Three-Pillar Platform: Stockpile, Trace, and Trade
M2i’s SMR is built on three core functions:
- A buy-and-hold stockpile model housed at Hawthorne Army Depot,
- A digital traceability system that fingerprints every mineral from source to end use, and
- A critical minerals exchange that connects buyers and sellers, creating real-time responsiveness across the supply chain.
3. AI-Powered Foresight, Not Just Forecasting
Rosende details how M2i’s advanced AI modeling, developed in parallel with its pending NYSE-listed partner, will continuously assess consumption trends, geopolitical risk, and processing chokepoints. This allows the reserve to act as a dynamic, future-facing asset rather than a static warehouse of materials.
4. Recycling, Partnerships, and the Path Forward
Rosende also spotlights M2i’s commitment to sustainable sourcing through partners like Regenerate Global Technology and Australia’s Reforme Group. Together, they’re tackling tailings remediation, secondary processing, and next-generation battery recycling. These initiatives directly support the U.S. push for “friend-shoring” and reduced dependency on adversarial nations.
M2i is proud to have CEO Alberto Rosende articulating a clear, collaborative, and strategic path forward for American mineral security. A path that integrates our military-grade infrastructure, AI-driven insights, and private-public ecosystem. His leadership reflects our belief that the future of critical minerals lies not just in access, but in accountability, transparency, and trust.
Listen to the full podcast episode here:
Fastmarkets: “Stockpiling Critical Minerals” with Alberto Rosende
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