Having real impacts in the net-zero world through mining - trends and opportunities
Abstract
Summary: The path to net-zero carbon requires increasing supply of critical minerals and metals for the energy transition. For example, lithium production is projected to quadruple by 2030 and copper production must increase two folds by 2050. It’s necessary to increase mined critical minerals and the industry will need to produce them responsibly. The first portion of the lecture provides an overview of the world supply crunch and what it means for mining, trends in decarbonizing the mining sector, and a real opportunity to have an impactful and adventure-filled career. Bring your questions about the sector and I can provide a perspective in the second half of the lecture.
Bio
Chih-Ting is the founder and president at EELO Solutions.
She is a strategist, entrepreneur, and Independent Director committed to making global net-zero carbon future a reality focusing on high-impact industries. A professional engineer with 20 years of experience, her deep sectoral knowledge, expertise in environment, social, and governance (ESG) performance, and leadership in innovation has gained international recognition. Chih-Ting’s data driven approach uniquely compliments exercising governance best practices and overseeing risks. She is collaborative, deliberate, and authentic.
Chih-Ting founded EELO Solutions in 2011 and her team of experts and partners have delivered extensive energy and carbon reductions while increasing capacity in organizations they work with. Her global experience in mining, marine, energy, and international financial institutions has enabled $100M+ private sector investment and raised $45M+ for innovation and decarbonization projects in recent years.
Chih-Ting believes that ESG innovation and investment are necessary to reach climate action targets, and that the mining industry is a critical piece of the puzzle. Chih-Ting is a non-executive Director at Sherritt International, Board Vice Chair at the Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, Director at the Sustainable Development Technology Corporation (STDC), Directors at the Centre of Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI), and non-executive Director a Minviro. She is an Industry Advisor at UBC Bradshaw Research Initiative for Minerals and Mining and serves on the Advisory Board of clean tech companies such as Summit Nanotech and Invert Inc.