5th Yale Symposium on Chinese Overseas Investment

Metal Mining
Balancing Investment Impact and Sustainability

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As global energy demand continues to shift towards renewable sources, the production and supply of strategic metals, including lithium, cobalt, and iron, has taken on greater significance. With the growing global concerns around climate change, there is a growing need to produce large quantities of rare earth metals for advanced clean energy technologies. The Symposium provides a platform for a broad range of stakeholders to examine the social, environmental, legal, technological, and financial dimensions of Chinese investment in the mining sector, as well as the China-US competition, particularly in developing countries.

Our goal is to foster a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with Chinese overseas investment in metal mining, with a focus on encouraging legal compliance and promoting sustainable investment practices. We will explore ways to integrate different means of solutions, such as finance, law, and technology, and work with communities to improve local livelihoods through investment activities.

 

Saturday, April 15, 2023

 

Time (EST)

Session

8:30 - 9:30

Breakfast and Registration

9:30 - 10:30

Opening Plenary - Introductory Remarks and Keynote Addresses
China's Overseas Metal Investment Strategy & US-China Competition on Critical Metal

10:30 -11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:30 Panel I - Transition to Renewable Energy: Balancing Environmental Impacts Metal Mining for Batteries
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 Panel II: Navigating Complex Regulations: How to Promote International and Local Legal Compliance
3:00 - 3:30 Coffee Break
3:30 - 5:00 Breakout Session 1: Financing, Legal and Technological Strategies for Sustainable Mining Investment
Breakout Session 2: Community Engagement and Empowerment
5:00 - 5:15 Break
5:15 - 5:30 Closing Remarks: Towards a More Sustainable Future
6:00 - 7:30 Dinner
 

Location - Kroon Hall 195 Prospect St, New Haven, CT

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