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Keynote Speech | What's Next for U.S. Lithium: Arkansas as a Blueprint for Delivery

23 Jun 2026
Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Stage
Critical Materials Policy Critical Minerals
Moving from ambition to execution in US lithium development Arkansas as a case study in aligning policy, investment and industry Delivering projects at pace while managing permitting, infrastructure and community engagement Building a workforce that can scale with industry demand Attracting capital and partners to support long-term growth What other states can realistically replicate and where the constraints remain The role of states in strengthening US supply chain security and competitiveness
Speakers
Hugh McDonald, Secretary of Commerce, State of Arkansas - United States