Creating Resilient Critical Minerals Value Chains- A Window of Opportunity

As global supply chains for critical minerals continue to shift, end-users — from EV manufacturers to energy storage companies — are driving new expectations around sourcing, ESG standards, and supply stability. Central Asia is well-positioned to respond but must go beyond resource ownership to become a reliable, investment-ready partner to the world’s most demanding buyers. This session will explore what offtakers and global manufacturers are looking for, and how the region can align its project development, certification practices, and midstream strategies to meet evolving market needs. Discussions will also touch on emerging buyer-supplier models, long-term agreements, and the role of international partnerships in anchoring Central Asia into clean energy supply chains.