M2i Global (OTC:MTWO) CEO Alberto Rosende talked with Proactive about the company’s efforts to secure a resilient supply chain for critical minerals in the United States.
He shared insights into how the company is supporting national security and economic growth by creating greater independence from foreign sources.
Proactive: Welcome back inside our Proactive newsroom. Joining me now is Alberto Rosende, the CEO of M2i Global. Alberto, great to see you again. How are you?
Alberto Rosende: Excellent. Great to see you. I know we haven’t seen each other since last year. So, happy New Year.
Happy New Year to you as well. Well, lots has happened since we last spoke, one of which is a new US president. Donald Trump has taken office, and he’s been busy with several executive orders. One of those orders relates to critical minerals. Could you share your thoughts on the Advancing Critical Minerals Partnership executive order?
Thanks, for having me. It’s fascinating to see the emphasis the new president is placing on understanding the role of critical minerals in advancing the economy. This executive order, through its mandated review process and guidance to agency heads, focuses on understanding the current status of critical minerals in the US, whether in extraction or processing, and expanding these efforts. The president sees critical minerals as essential for national security and economic growth, particularly across energy sectors.
Let’s talk about how this aligns with M2i Global’s mission. Could you remind us about the processes you’re undertaking and how they tie into this executive order?
M2i started by identifying how critical minerals impact US national security, defense, and economic growth. Over the past few years, we’ve focused on creating a reliant and resilient supply chain for critical minerals and reducing dependence on foreign sources. This executive order aligns with our efforts to build a strategic mineral reserve—not just as a stockpile but through programs that enhance refining and processing.
We’re also working with allied nations, especially those in the Five Eyes community, who are now considered domestic sources for critical minerals under the 2024 NDAA. This approach enhances collaborations with mineral-rich friendly nations and American companies through joint ventures and partnerships.
You’ve been actively engaging with federal and state officials, universities, and other organizations. Can you elaborate on that?
That’s correct. We’ve been expanding partnerships with universities, state and local governments, and the federal government. This collaboration ensures we have the capabilities needed to enhance the flow of critical minerals into the US.
Where are you now in the process, and what’s ahead for 2025?
In 2025, we’ll focus on acquisitions that enhance critical mineral recycling to support the circular economy. In terms of the strategic mineral reserve, we’ve signed several off-take agreements. However, we don’t anticipate seeing a flow of critical minerals from those agreements until 2026.
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