Banner Briefing with Sen. Jim Talent and Dan Birns:
Critical minerals and advanced manufacturing supply chains
Date: January 28, 2026Time: 10:00 AM EST
Format: Virtual
Banner Public Affairs invites you to a small, off-the-record policy discussion on critical minerals and advanced manufacturing supply chains on January 28, 2026.
This conversation will feature former Senator Jim Talent and Dan Birns, and will focus on the national security, trade, and industrial policy dynamics shaping critical minerals today. The discussion is designed for senior executives and advisors operating upstream in mining, processing, refining, and manufacturing.
The format will be a tight, moderated discussion with limited Q&A, emphasizing practical insight on policy risk, incentives, and how Washington is evaluating critical minerals projects over the next 6 to 18 months. Attendance will be intentionally limited.
If you would like to attend, please reply to this invitation below. Further logistics will be shared with confirmed participants.

