National Lab Capabilities and Engagement Mechanisms for Critical Minerals and Materials Webinar

On Sept. 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Critical Materials Collaborative (CMC) will convene stakeholders from across the critical minerals and materials industry and research ecosystem for a webinar spotlighting national lab critical minerals and materials initiatives that are advancing and derisking technologies.

The webinar aims to bridge the gap between industry and the labs by detailing how the private sector can tap into lab resources and capabilities. Featuring speakers from DOE leadership and DOE offices funding critical minerals and materials programs through the labs, as well as keynote presentations from experts at the Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI Hub) and the Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC), the webinar will conclude with a panel discussion on mechanisms to best engage with the labs.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on preferred lab engagement methods, standout capabilities/expertise, and existing barriers.