POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH: Unearthing Opportunities for US Companies: Critical Minerals Eurasia Series - Session 1: Armenia, Kazakhstan, & U.S.

10/15/2024
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Please note, this event is postponed until March
Critical Minerals in Eurasia Webinar Series - Unlocking Opportunities for U.S. Companies

Session 1: Armenia, Kazakhstan, & U.S.

Join us for the first session of the "Critical Minerals in Eurasia Webinar Series," focusing on Armenia, Kazakhstan, and the United States. This session is designed to offer U.S. companies an in-depth understanding of the critical minerals landscape in these two key Eurasian countries, both of which are rich in essential minerals crucial to modern industries.

As a participant, you'll gain an understanding of the critical minerals opportunities in this diverse region. The webinar is tailored to provide U.S. companies with an overview of the Armenian and Kazakh critical minerals sectors, highlighting immediate equipment and services needs as well as potential areas for collaboration and investment. This event is perfect for anyone looking for distribution channels, seeking mining partners, or aiming to understand the overall critical minerals mining business environment throughout Eurasia.

 

Topics Covered

The webinar will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Current and future trends in the critical minerals market in Armenia and Kazakhstan.
  • Opportunities for U.S. companies in mining and distribution within these regions.
  • Best practices for establishing successful partnerships in these countries.
  • Insights into the business and investment climates of each nation.

 Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for fruitful collaborations in the Eurasian critical minerals sector.

 

Webinar Series Details

The webinar series will be conducted in three separate sessions. Individual registration is required for each session. Cost is $30 per session.

Session 1: Armenia, Kazakhstan, & U.S.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
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Session 2: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, & U.S.
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
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Session 3: Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, & U.S.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
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Helpful References

As a helpful reference, please find the most current Minerals Yearbook reports published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):


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Speakers

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Artyom Geghamyan

Executive Chairman of the International Chamber of Mines of Armenia

Mr. Artyom Geghamyan is the Executive Chairman of the International Chamber of Mines of Armenia (ICMA), a non-profit organization that collaborates with stakeholders in the mining industry, both in Armenia and internationally, to promote responsible mining practices, facilitate foreign investment into Armenia’s mining sector, and integrate best practices in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. 
Previously, as the General Counsel for a copper, gold, and molybdenum mining conglomerate, Artyom managed a broad range of corporate legal matters, including financial restructuring, international commodity sales, and international commercial arbitration. 
Artyom is an attorney specializing in corporate law and cross-border transactions, primarily within the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Currently, he is the Managing Partner of TABIA law firm and serves on the Arbitration Council of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia, where he focuses on mining disputes. He is admitted to the bar in the State of New York, USA, and Armenia. Artyom has also served as President of the Harvard Club of Armenia, a member of the Constitutional Commission of Armenia, and Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia. He holds a PhD in European Union Law and Integration from the Public Administration Academy of Armenia, an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Indiana University McKinney School of Law, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
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Assel Kydyrbekova

Head of the Investments and Marketing Department at Tau-Ken Samruk

Assel Kydyrbekova is the Head of the Investments and Marketing Department. She graduated with honors from the Kazakh University of Economics after T. Ryskulov in 2006, earning a degree in Economics with a major in Finance. She continued her education at Tsinghua University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2007 and a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Relations in 2010. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Management in Innovations at the Eurasian National University.
Assel began her career as Executive Director at the auditing firm "Almaz" LLP from 2010 to 2011. She then held the position of Senior in the Tax & Law Department at Ernst & Young LLP from 2011 to 2013. From 2013 to 2015, she served as a Senior Specialist at the National Bank of Kazakhstan. She became the Financial Manager at CNPC International (Kazakhstan) Ltd from 2015 to 2018. Most recently, from 2018 to 2021, Assel worked as Senior Manager at the National Mining Company "Tau-Ken Samruk" JSC.
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Evan J. Granite

Program Manager, Senior Technical Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy

Evan J. Granite is the Program Manager for Carbon Ore Processing (Carbon Products from Waste Coal) and Senior Technical Advisor at DOE Headquarters.  Evan was an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh; initiated, developed, and led the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory Research and Innovation Center (NETL R&IC) research program on Rare Earth and Critical Metals Detection and Recovery; developed and led the new NETL R&IC effort on Emissions Control as Technical Portfolio Lead; and was a Research Chemical Engineer and Task/Group Leader at NETL.  Dr. Granite did postdoctoral research at the Department of Energy, received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester, and BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from The Cooper Union.
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Jasmine Braswell

Global Design & Construction Team Leader at the International Trade Administration (ITA)

Jasmine Braswell is the Global Design & Construction Team Leader at the International Trade Administration (ITA), where she oversees a team dedicated to promoting U.S. exports in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. With extensive experience in international markets, Jasmine plays a key role in supporting U.S. businesses by creating opportunities in global infrastructure projects, particularly in emerging economies.
Throughout her tenure, Jasmine has led numerous initiatives to enhance global market access for U.S. firms, including strategic collaboration with government and industry partners. Her leadership extends to driving innovative solutions that align with sustainable development goals, ensuring that U.S. companies are well-positioned to succeed in competitive international environments.
Jasmine's focus also includes promoting diversity and inclusion within the ITA, as she actively supports minority and women-owned businesses in their global expansion efforts. Her contributions to the U.S. economy and her dedication to fostering an inclusive trade environment have earned her recognition as a key player in the ITA's mission​.
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Mary Anne Alvin

Program Manager, Critical Minerals Processing Minerals Sustainability Division U.S. Department of Energy

Mary Anne Alvin currently serves as the Critical Minerals Processing RDD&D Program Manager at the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (DOE FECM). She previously served as the Rare Earth Element (REE) Technology Manager at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). Prior to joining NETL, Ms. Alvin was employed at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and at Siemens Westinghouse Power Generation, working in the area of advanced energy systems.  As a Fellow Scientist, she was internationally recognized for her contributions in the area of high temperature porous ceramic materials, ceramic matrix composites, intermetallics, advanced alloys and metal media for components used in the electric power generation industry. She holds twenty-eight patents. Most recently, Ms. Alvin served as Co-Editor for the book Rare Earth Metals and Minerals Industries – Status and Prospects published by Springer in December 2023.

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Naira Barseghyan

Chief Specialist and Lawyer Mining Department of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure

Ms. Barseghyan is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in the mining sector and legal practice. She is currently the Chief Specialist and Lawyer in the Mining Department of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.
Her previous roles include serving as an Attorney at Law at "Wise Law Firm" LLC and "LegEx Group" LLC, as well as working as a Lawyer at the "Homeland Defender's" Rehabilitation Center.  Naira holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a Master's degree in Law. She is also a licensed Attorney at Law and has completed a specialized seminar on the efficient development and utilization of copper resources for developing countries.

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Suren Mamyan

The Head of Division of the Mining Examination of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure

Mr. Mamyan is a seasoned expert in mining engineering with a distinguished career in both public service and academia. He currently serves as the Head of the Mining Examination Division of the Mining Department at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia. Previously, Suren held key roles within the same department, including Chief Specialist and Mining Expert. His experience also includes leadership positions at "Geoeconomics" CJSC, "Akhtala MEC" CJSC, and "Cost Consult" LLC. In addition to his public service, Suren is a Lecturer at The National Polytechnic University of Armenia. Suren holds a PhD, a master’s degree, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering. He has co-authored six scientific articles on soil utilization and has earned seven certificates in this specialized field.

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Wesley Alexander Hill

Lead Analyst and International Program Manager Energy, Growth, and Security Program International Tax and Investment Center

Wesley Alexander Hill Ph.D. [ABD] is the Lead Analyst and International Program Manager for the Energy, Growth, and Security Program at the International Tax and Investment Center. He focuses on the geopolitics and geoeconomics with special focuses on Chinese energy policy, and Chinese influence in the S. Caucasus and Central Asia. Wesley is a former CLFP fellow at NBR, and conducted research at Beijing's Tsinghua University and Taipei's National Normal University. Wesley graduated from Tulane University.

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Yerlan Galiyev

Chairman of the Board at the Republic of Kazakhstan “National Geological Survey” JSC

Yerlan Galiyev is the Chairman of the Board at the National Geological Survey JSC of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He graduated from the Russian State University of Oil and Gas named after I.M. Gubkin, with a degree in Geology of Oil and Gas, Mining Engineering, from 2002 to 2008 in Moscow. In 2021, he became a member of the Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve (PYPR 2.0).
From 2022 to 2023, he served as Deputy Chairman of the Board at the Geology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Before this, he was Director of the Geology and Development Department at Ural Oil and Gas LLP from 2017 to 2022. Between 2015 and 2017, he worked as Leading Engineer in the Department of Geology and Field Development at JSC Exploration Production KazMunayGas. From 2013 to 2015, he held the roles of Deputy Head of Department and Head of Geology and Development at JSC Embamunaygas, OGPD Kaynarmunaygas. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Geologist and Senior Geologist at JSC Embamunaygas, OGPD Kaynarmunaygas from 2009 to 2013, and as a Well Exploration Operator at the same organization from 2008 to 2009.
His professional development includes training at GE Oil & Gas University (Italy) in oil and gas technologies and management, Schlumberger (Kazakhstan) in basic and advanced modeling in Petrel and GIS interpretation in carbonate reservoirs, and DeGolyer and MacNaughton (Kazakhstan) in SPE PRMS International Reserve.