Keynote speaker

Dr Francis Wedin

Founder and Executive Chair, Vulcan Energy

Biography

Dr Wedin is a battery raw materials industry executive, with an international career spanning four continents and multiple commodities.

Dr Wedin founded the Project in Germany and, as CEO from 2019 to 2023, was instrumental in driving Vulcan Group's growth.

Dr Wedin was previously Executive Director of successful ASX-listed Exore Resources Ltd (ASX: ERX), where he defined and developed the Lynas Find Lithium Project, subsequently bought by Pilbara Minerals to become part of its Pilgangoora Lithium Project, now in production (ASX: PLS).

Dr Wedin has a PhD and BSc (Hons) in Geology and Mineral Exploration, and an MBA in Renewable Energy. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society, London, and a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.