Christel Bories

Chairwoman & Chief Executive Officer, Eramet

Search every verified Christel Bories interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a July 2024 interview, Christel Bories stated that Eramet has "an important role to play in metal sovereignty" for the energy transition in Europe. She described the company's recent strategic refocusing on mining and first-stage metallurgy, centered on metals that support global economic development and the energy transition, such as manganese, nickel, and lithium for batteries. Bories noted that Eramet is opening a lithium mine in Argentina, extracting brine and converting it into battery-grade lithium carbonate on-site, and is also seeking exploration permits in Chile. Bories also addressed community relations, stating that the company requires "free, prior and informed consent" from local populations before starting any activity. She explained that Eramet begins with impact studies and discussions with communities, and will not proceed without their consent.