Raw Materials for the Energy Transition

The energy transition is a pillar of climate policy, aimed at achieving zero emissions by 2050. Reaching these goals will require the development of new energy and mobility technologies, leading to a significant increase in demand for Critical Raw Materials (CRM) such as cobalt, lithium, nickel and rare earths (REE).

The current context presents several critical challenges: excessive geographical concentration of deposits, mining, refining and manufacturing activities; high price volatility, which makes markets highly unstable; and limited transparency and monitoring of the environmental, social and governance impacts of these activities.

The workshop 'Critical Raw Materials: Challenges and Tools for the Energy Transition' aims to provide a platform for members of the scientific community to present research on these topics, and for various stakeholders in the sector to share their experiences and expectations.

The event, coordinated by the 'RAw Materials for the Energy Transition’ Research Programme - RAMET' of Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) will include two working moments: a series of presentations and a concluding roundtable discussion.
 
Workshop Agenda
Critical Raw Materials: Challenges and Tools for the Energy Transition
9:00 – 9:15 | Registration
9:15 – 9:30 | Welcome address
Marzio Galeotti, Director of Scientific Research, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics, University of Milan
Andrea Bastianin, RAMET Program Director, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and Professor of Economic Policy, University of Milan
9:30 – 10:15
Critical Raw Materials: Data Issues and Solutions
Ilenia Gaia Romani, Researcher, RAMET - Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM)
10:15 – 11:00
Critical Raw Materials and MNE Strategies under Paradigm Shift
Andrea Ascani, Professor of Applied Economics, Gran Sasso Science Institute
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break
11:30 – 12:15
Export Restrictions on Critical Minerals: Evidence from Indonesia
Steven Poelhekke, Professor of International Environmental Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 – 14:15
Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2024: Progress towards Reliable and Sustainable Critical Mineral Supplies
Éric Buisson, Critical Minerals Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)
14:15 – 15:00
The Potential Macroeconomic Relevance of Critical Materials: Some Preliminary Evidence
Marco Taboga, Director, Head International Finance & Commodity Markets, Bank of Italy
15:00 – 15:45
Copper and Aluminium: From Short-Term Challenges Towards a Promising Future
Saida Litosh, Lead Metal Analyst, London Stock Exchange Group
15:45 - 16:15 | Coffee break
 

 
Roundtable Agenda
Critical Raw Materials: policies for the energy transition
16:15 – 17:15 Speeches by
Nunzia Bernardo, Cabinet Office of the Environment Ministry, Italy
Giuseppe Montesano, Osservatorio Italiano Materie Prime Critiche Energia (OIMCE)
Éric Buisson, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Moderated by: Alberto Prina Cerai, ISPI
17:15 – 17:30 | Closing remarks
17:30 – 18:30 | Drinks & links