Artificial intelligence investments reduce risks to critical mineral supply - Dr Joaquin Vespignani 

In this JKMRC Friday Seminar, Dr Joaquin Vespignani presents the first economic theory of critical minerals for energy transition, and ways to reduce costs associated with energy transition through artificial intelligence mining technologies and research.
Dr Joaquin Vespignani is an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) at the University of Tasmania. With a PhD in Economics from the University of New South Wales and over 20 years of experience in macroeconomic forecasting and macro-energy, he specialises in applied macroeconomics and energy transition and the economics of critical mineral. Joaquin has published extensively in high-impact journals and serves on multiple advisory panels, including the Australian Treasury’s Macroeconomic Expert Panel. He is also the Co-Founder and Program Director of the Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis at the Australian National University and a Research Associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Hosted by Dr Kristy Nell and Dr Daniel Patias, the 2024 JKMRC Friday Seminars cover a range of minerals sector-related topics, including decision-making in exploration, new mineral processing technologies, social responsibility and mine closure.