Emerging extraction methods, alternative materials, and reshoring efforts that could reduce American dependence on foreign-controlled processing. This panel is from our conference with the Irregular Warfare Initiative in July 2026. During the discussion, experts look at what is technically possible and how quickly it can scale.
Panel Topic: The Future of Extraction and Processing
Moderator: Eric Muschinski, Founder and CEO, Phenom Ventures
Panelists:
- Dr. David Dreisinger, Metallurgical Advisor, Phenom Resources Corp.
- Ben Kincaid, CEO, ReElement Africa
- Jonathan Ray, Director of Government Services, Pamir Consulting
- Paul Kelly, President & CEO, Phenom Resources