From Resource to Revenue with Michael Woods

Episode Title: From Resource to Revenue with Michael WoodsShow Summary: This podcast examines the transformation of the global critical minerals supply chain at a time when resilience, innovation, and policy leadership are more urgent than ever. From mineral extraction and refinement, to government action and private sector innovation, each episode will bring you closer to the people and ideas shaping the future of resource security.Episode Summary: In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Minerals Metals Initiative, Alberto Rosende sits down with Michael Woods, President of Woods Capital, to explore what it truly takes to move critical mineral projects from concept to execution. Drawing on decades of experience in institutional finance, Woods explains why most projects fail not because of geology, but because of weak capital structures, poor execution planning, and unrealistic timelines. The conversation unpacks how successful projects require an integrated “capital stack” of private investment, debt, government incentives, and strategic partnerships. The episode also examines the growing need for institutional-grade transparency, repository models like Project Vault, and modern market infrastructure to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on China.Guest: Michael Woods is the President and Managing Member of Woods Capital, a global advisory firm focused on institutional financial structuring, modeling, and capital solutions. With over three decades of experience, he has led major investment platforms as CEO and COO of Rothschild & Co. Asset Management U.S. and CEO of DWS Investments, where he oversaw global client strategy across the Americas. He currently serves on multiple boards and advisory groups where he exercises his deep expertise in capital markets and international finance. Across both his executive and advisory roles, Michael’s work centers on navigating structural complexity and mobilizing capital to support large-scale, globally relevant investment opportunities.Host: Alberto Rosende is the President and CEO of Mi Global, Inc., a company dedicated to strengthening global resilience through the development of secure, transparent, and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. With decades of experience leading in the public and private sectors, Rosende brings a unique combination of strategic vision, operational discipline, and global perspective to the forefront of the minerals and energy sectors. Under his leadership, M2i Global has advanced initiatives and forged partnerships that align industry innovation with national security priorities.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in The Minerals and Metals Initiative podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests. They are provided for discussion and informational purposes only and do not represent the official policy, position, or recommendations of M2i Global, Inc. Any statements made should be understood as personal opinions, not factual claims, and should not be relied upon as investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, M2i Global makes no guarantees regarding completeness or reliability of the content.Follow M2i Global on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date onall things M2i Global - LinkedInInstagramTiktok