At the 9th MINEX Europe Mining & Exploration Forum in Lisbon, I had the opportunity to listen to Alena Kudzko from GLOBSEC deliver a compelling presentation on “The Innovation Imperative: Bridging the Supply-Demand Gap for Critical Raw Materials.”
Her message resonates deeply with what we’ve been advocating through CEMI | Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation and the MICA | Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Network — that innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about timing, adoption, and collaboration.
The global race to secure critical raw materials will not be won by extraction alone, but by how efficiently we innovate, commercialize, and deploy solutions that close the gap between what the world needs and what our supply chains can deliver.
Canada’s mining innovation ecosystem is well positioned to play a key role in this global challenge. By aligning research, SMEs, and industrial partners across borders, we can accelerate responsible sourcing, strengthen critical mineral security, and ensure the sustainability of our future industries.
Thank you, Alena, for framing this imperative so powerfully.
