Southern Alliance Mining Executive to Join Financial Times Global Boardroom: “The Race for Critical Minerals – What a Win Will Mean”

Oct 23, 2025

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Highlights

  • Southern Alliance Mining's Executive Director Wei Hung Lim to speak at Financial Times Global Boardroom on December 10.
  • Topic: The global race for critical minerals.
  • Discussion will cover how Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, is becoming a key player in critical mineral supply chains for clean energy and digital infrastructure.
  • Event highlights Southern Alliance Mining's leadership in sustainable mining practices and ESG integration.
  • Focus on intensifying competition for mineral resources.

Southern Alliance Mining Ltd. (opens in a new tab) (SGX:QNS), a leading Southeast Asian mining and mineral resources company, announced that its Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Wei Hung Lim, will be a featured panelist at the Financial Times Global Boardroom event. The discussion, titled โ€œThe Race for Critical Minerals โ€” What a Win Will Mean,โ€ will take place on Wednesday, 10 December at 6:00 PM (SGT).

With deep expertise in Malaysiaโ€™s mining landscape, ESG integration, and rare earth development, Wei Hung Lim will share his perspective on how the intensifying global race for critical minerals is reshaping sustainable mining practices, supply chain security, and geopolitical strategy.

A Voice from Southeast Asiaโ€™s Mining Frontier

Southern Alliance Mining has emerged as one of Malaysiaโ€™s most dynamic mining firms, known for integrating responsible mining operations with regional development goals. Wei Hung Limโ€™s participation underscores Southeast Asiaโ€™s growing role in supplying essential mineralsโ€”such as rare earth elements and base metalsโ€”vital for the worldโ€™s clean energy transition and digital infrastructure.

As major economies compete to secure critical mineral supply chains, Malaysiaโ€™s position as a potential refining and downstream processing hub has come into sharper focus. The discussion is expected to touch on sustainability standards, ESG-driven capital flows, and the strategic balance between environmental stewardship and industrial policy.

Event Details

Wednesday, 10 December | 6:00 PM (SGT)

Learn more and register here (opens in a new tab)

Broader Significance

The Financial Times Global Boardroom gathers policymakers, investors, and corporate leaders to discuss the defining challenges of global business. Wei Hung Limโ€™s presence highlights Southern Alliance Miningโ€™s growing reputation for leadership in sustainable mining and its commitment to aligning Southeast Asian mineral production with global ESG benchmarks.

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