The global race for critical minerals has become a defining feature of geopolitics over the last century. For the UK, the need to diversify supply chains and strengthen domestic capabilities is vital in counteracting the threat of scarcity within global supply chains. This panel will explore how the use of critical minerals affects economic, national, and international security within global supply chains.

• Bradley Thomas, Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove

• Jake Richardson

• Chaired by Zoe Swanwick, Senior Researcher, Coalition for Global Prosperity