(Part 2 of 2) As global demand for AI, battery technology, and clean energy surges, critical minerals have become essential to powering innovation and protecting national security. To kick off our new series exploring the global race for these vital resources, Elisa sits down with Tommy Beaudreau, former Deputy Secretary of the Interior and Partner at WilmerHale, to break down the stakes. For Part 2 of their discussion, they discuss outdated U.S. mining laws, efforts to establish international standards, and China’s financial control over resource development.

Tommy Beaudreau is a Partner at WilmerHale, and co-chair of WilmerHale’s Energy, Environment and Natural Resources and Native American Law Practices.

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Nominations Link for the Morris Leibman Awards – Nominate an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment and made exceptional contributions to the field of law and national security. Nominations deadline: March 14th

More information about the Morris Leibman Awards

Upcoming CSIS Event: Register for the launch of a new policy book by the CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program, this Thursday, Feb 27th

Initiative for Responsible Mining Standards (IRMA)

The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI)

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

The General Mining Act of 1872