Lunch and Learn Series
Paramita Das, Senior Advisor to CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Stardust Power, Inc.
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Mining the Future: Lessons for AI’s Next Frontier
Too often, AI is discussed as though it lives only in the cloud. In reality, its future will be forged on the ground — in who controls the minerals, power, water, and infrastructure that make scaling possible. Mining has taught us that true progress isn’t just about technology, it’s about grit, perseverance, and the ability to align communities, governments, and industries.
As we build the AI-driven minerals economy, the real question is: who gets to shape it? Women’s voices, leadership, and participation are not optional — they are essential to ensuring this next phase of industrial transformation is not only innovative, but also reflective, equitable and sustainable.
Women have long been at the center of building resilient industries, bridging community, policy, and innovation. As we enter this next phase where mining and AI intersect, women leaders will be essential in ensuring not only the technological leap, but also the human dimensions of progress. Additionally, drawing on the mining playbook, we will explore how scaling AI infrastructure requires the same strategic foresight, social license, and resource stewardship that mining has honed for decades.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Odgers - Royal Bank Plaza - South Tower. 200 Bay Street, #3300. Toronto, ON, M5J 2J3
Cost: Members: $30, Non-Members: $40 (Lunch will be provided)
Event Contact: wimtorontochapter@gmail.com
About the Speaker
Paramita Das is Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Advisor to the CEO at Stardust Power, a North American producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate. Stardust Power is building a two-phase, 50,000 metric ton per annum lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma, strengthening U.S. supply chains and advancing energy independence. Paramita drives the company’s strategic vision to secure critical domestic resources for the clean energy economy.
Paramita has held senior executive roles at Rio Tinto, and other international mining and metals companies. She also serves on multiple boards and is active in leadership networks advancing the mining and metals sector.
