‘The Minerals and Metals Initiative’ presented by M2i Global – is a podcast exploring the transformation of the critical minerals supply chain as we race for global resilience — From mineral extraction and refinement to policy and innovation— join us each episode as we examine a different aspect of the urgent push to modernize, diversify, and de-risk the world’s critical minerals supply chain. With each guest, we will break down critical mineral news and current events from all corners of the industry.
Al Rosende is an accomplished senior executive and retired U.S. Army Major General whose career has spanned corporate, military, non-profit, and entrepreneurial leadership. His experience positions him uniquely to guide these conversations at the intersection of national security and economic resilience.
Amanda Hilton is a fourth-generation Nevadan raised in Reno and Ely, with more than two decades of experience at the Robinson Mine, where she most recently served six years as General Manager. She also served on the board of the Nevada Mining Association, including as Chair from 2021–2022, building a reputation as a consensus-driven and forward-looking leader. Recognized nationally for her impact, she was featured in the “Pioneering the Field: Women in Mining” exhibit at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum and now serves as the 13th leader of the Nevada Mining Association, advancing responsible mining critical to the state’s future.
Mahnaz Khan is Vice President of Policy, Critical Supply Chains at the Silverado Policy Accelerator where she leads efforts to develop bipartisan trade and supply chain frameworks that strengthen U.S. resilience in critical minerals and strategic materials. In her fourteen-year federal career across the Office of the U.S.
Trade Representative, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the Department of Commerce, Khan served as a subject matter expert on digital trade, global privacy, and industrial supply chains. She has authored or co-authored more than twenty publications shaping modern trade and economic policy. Mahnaz Khan also serves as a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center, where she focuses on the intersection of national security, trade policy, and energy security.
Peter O’Rourke brings decades of experience across logistics, manufacturing, aerospace, and the critical minerals industries. He has served as U.S. President of Western Magnesium Corporation, Vice President of Blackland Aerospace, and currently leads TCI Partners LLC and the National Association for Veterans Rights.