Explore Nevada's leading role in lithium supply with leaders from Century Lithium, Nevada Lithium, Lithium Americas, Surge Battery Metals, Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development and the Nevada Division of Minerals. Gain insights into the latest advancements and strategies driving Nevada's dominance in lithium production, development and exploration, which are crucial for the EV, consumer electronics, energy storage and renewable energy sectors.
Rob was born and raised in Nevada, and he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno. He worked as a geologist in mineral exploration before transitioning to NDOM. Rob’s experience at NDOM over the last 11 years is multifaceted and ranges from extensive AML inventory, data management, closure, and remediation work throughout the state to bond pool administration, agency budget, and coordination with the Legislature. He is the chair of the Hardrock AML Committee for the National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program, on the Nevada State Environmental Commission, University of Nevada Mackay Advisory Board, and the Nevada State Mapping Advisory Committee.
Int. Business Dev. Director at Nevada Governor's Office of Econ. Dev.
Amanda Flocchini is the International Business Development Director for the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. She has a multifaceted background in project management, government relations, extensive legislative experience, procuring strategic partnerships, business development and market strategy, grassroots organizing for political campaigns, digital and social media communications, and international mission work. Ms. Flocchini graduated from the University of Nevada Reno in 2018 with a bachelor’s in international affairs with an emphasis in Middle Eastern studies, and a minor in political science. She was an active member of the National Political Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, and won the Honorable Delegate award for representing Iraq in the Defense Affairs Council at the Northern California Model Arab League Conference in 2018. She recently completed a program through the State International Development Organization and obtained her Level 1 Trade Specialist certification. She has also served on the Government Affairs Committee for the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce since 2021.
VP, Government & External Affairs at Lithium Americas
Mr. Crowley is the Principal of Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs, having served in this role since 2014. Prior to Crowley & Ferrato Public Affairs, he was the President of the Nevada Mining Association. He sits on the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Board of Directors and the University of Nevada, Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Advisory Board. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Steve has over 25 years of institutional investing & shareholder communications experience. He was formerly the senior investment analyst and a founding member of the Chilton Global Natural Resources Fund in New York City, with peak assets of over US$4 billion.
Dr. Willoughby is a mining engineer with over 40 years of experience in all aspects of natural resources development. Since 2014, he has been principal and owner of consulting firm Willoughby & Associates, PLLC. Prior to that, he was President and COO of International Enexco Ltd., which was acquired by Denison Mines in 2014. He previously held various positions with Teck (Cominco). Dr. Willoughby has been a Professional Engineer since 1985 and received his Doctorate in Mining Engineering & Metallurgy from the University of Idaho in 1989.
Greg Reimer is an accomplished leader who has served as an Executive of one of the largest Canadian Utilities and has held several senior government roles in British Columbia. Greg served as Executive Vice President of Transmission and Distribution for BC Hydro, British Columbia’s electric utility serving 4 million customers with $5.5 Billion in annual revenue.
Replay transcript excerpt
Good afternoon, good evening, or good morning, depending on where in the world you're signing in from. So we're all the way from California to Singapore today, so that's quite an international audience. Thank you so much for joining us. Today's panel discussion is about Nevada and its lead in the race to provide America's lithium supply. It's great to have you all with me today. I wanted to do a really quick round of introductions. So real quick, starting with Dr. Bill, I'd love you to just give your name, role, and your company and then we can get into the meat of this discussion. Dr. Bell, I'll start with you. Okay, thanks, Romeo. I'm Bill Willoughby. I'm the CEO of Century Lithium Corp. Throw it to Stephen. How you doing, everyone? I'm Steve Renschler, CEO of Nevada Lithium Resources. Greg, if you don't mind. Hello everyone, I'm Greg Reimer, I'm the President and CEO of Surge Battery Metals. Let's start with Tim. Good morning, I'm Tim Crowley. I'm the Vice President of External Affairs for Lithium Americans. And Robert, and finally Amanda. Good morning everyone. I am Rob Valerian, the Administrator for the Nevada Division of Minerals. Hi everyone, my name is Amanda Flachini. I am the International Business Development Director at the Governor's Office of Economic Development here in Nevada. Nice to see you all. Awesome, well It's really great to have all of you with me today. Before we get into the protein of today's discussion, I do have a bit of housekeeping to do. First, I'll say today's event will be recorded and available for replay in the late afternoon. So you can watch for that in your inbox. Today's event is also interactive. So feel free to pose a question in the chat box in the bottom right of your screen anytime during today's event. Really on-topic qu...
