




Occidental Chair of Energy & Environmental Policy, University of Wyoming


Administrator, Nevada Division of Minerals
Rob currently serves the rolf of Administrator for the Nevada Division of Minerals. He received his degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and started his career as an exploration geologist in precious metal exploration for a small junior company in Nevada. In 2012 Rob transition to public service at the Division of Minerals and gained experience in Abandoned Mine Lands program management, bond pool administration, agency administration, and Governor relations. He currently serves the role of Nevada’s Delegate to the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and the National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program. Rob is also a member of the Nevada State Environmental Commission, University of Nevada Mackay Advisory Board, and the University of Nevada Center for Economic Development Advisory Board.Nevada's Mining Sector Outlook Wednesday @ 3:00 PM

AI Strategist and Consultant - Land and Energy Technology SME
Jerris Johnson, a Certified Professional Landman, is a leading expert and AI strategist in energy land management, with over twenty years of experience in the oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. He advises companies on blending traditional land practices with advanced AI to help professionals and maximize productivity from land department operations. Jerris also co-hosts the Real Deal Landman Show Podcast, available on all major streaming platforms.What AI Leaders Believe and Why It Matters for Landmen Wednesday @ 9:15 AM

Canada Update Thursday @ 10:30 AM

Vice President of Mining and Processing, USA Rare Eartch
Dr. Alex Moyes serves as Vice President of Mining and Processing at USA Rare Earth, where he leads the development of mining operations, resource characterization, and process engineering for the Round Top project in West Texas. With oversight of upstream activities, including mine planning, heap leach optimization, and separation technologies, he is instrumental in advancing the company’s integrated mine-to-magnet strategy.
Dr. Moyes brings nearly two decades of expertise in mining engineering, geology, and resource development. Prior to joining USA Rare Earth, Dr. Moyes held the role of Director of Critical Minerals and Planning at Ramaco Resources, where he spearheaded initiatives in rare earth and other strategic minerals, including exploration, process flowsheet development, and techno-economic modeling. Before that, he served as Vice President of Economics and Planning at FREYR Battery, directing financial modeling and risk analysis for lithium battery projects. His earlier career at Dominion Energy and Questar focused on innovation in energy technologies, subsurface planning, and geoscience leadership, marked by a consistent emphasis on project execution and bringing complex deposits into production.
Dr. Moyes holds four degrees from the University of Utah, including a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering, an MBA, an MSc in Economic Geology, and a BSc in Geoscience.
Breaking China's Heavy Rare Earth Monopoly: USA Rare Earth's Round Top Deposit and Innovative Land Partnership with Texas Wednesday @ 10:30 AM

Occidental Chair of Energy & Environmental Policy, University of Wyoming
Tara Righetti is the Occidental Chair of Energy and Environmental Policy and a Professor of Law at the University of Wyoming, where she also co-directs the Nuclear Energy Research Center. Professor Righetti's research focuses on administrative and property law issues associated with extractives, energy, and industrial projects. Prior to joining the University, she worked in land and legal roles in an E&P. She received her CPL in 2014.The Subsurface and CO2: Pore Space, CO2-EOR and Geologic Storage Thursday @ 8:00 AM

President and Principal Geologist, Arkenstone Exploration
Mark Travis, CPG, is an exploration geologist and technical advisor with more than two decades of experience advancing mineral projects across the western United States and internationally. He specializes in early- to mid-stage exploration, where geological interpretation, land access, permitting, and regulatory realities intersect.
Through his firm, Arkenstone Exploration, Mark works with public companies, private groups, and land stakeholders to translate complex geological data into practical, decision-ready insight, helping teams navigate risk, regulatory pathways, and capital expectations at critical inflection points. His work spans uranium, gold, silver, and critical minerals, with a particular emphasis on U.S. brownfields projects and federal land management processes.
Mark is an active speaker and industry contributor, focusing on improving collaboration between exploration teams, land professionals, regulators, and stakeholders to advance responsible resource development.
From Drill Pad to Decision Point: How Land Access, Permitting, and Early Collaboration Shape Exploration Success Wednesday @ 8:00 AM
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