As governments around the world compete to secure critical minerals, strengthen industrial capability and build resilient supply chains, the intersection between mining, geopolitics and national security has never been more important.
IMARC 2026 is pleased to announce that Dr Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), will make her first appearance at IMARC this October.
Dr Baskaran will join the Day 1 Opening Plenary for a Keynote Interview: The Global Resources Reset – Geopolitics, Industrial Policy and the Race for Strategic Supply Chains.
The discussion will explore how governments, investors and mining leaders are responding to resource security concerns, industrial policy shifts and growing competition for critical minerals.
Dr Baskaran joins a growing lineup of industry leaders confirmed to speak at IMARC 2026. Explore the latest speaker announcements below.
Australia's International Mining Week returns this October, with IMARC serving as the anchor event bringing together the world's mining leaders, investors, governments, technology providers and innovators in Sydney.
Register today to secure your place.
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