We were honored to welcome Secretary of State Tobias Gotthardt, MdL, Bernhard Heinisch, MdL and Dr. Armin Rudolph, Head of Division for Geothermal Energy, Mining, and Raw Materials to ANZAPLAN in Hirschau.
Mr. Tobias Gotthardt representing the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy has a distinct focus on the importance of defense raw materials for Bavaria and Europe and the role of resilient supply chains in strengthening technological sovereignty.
ANZAPLAN showcased its expertise in the processing of critical raw materials, highlighting projects in tungsten, rare earths, graphite, and lithium – all essential for both the defense applications and energy transition.
A big thank you to Secretary of State Gotthardt for the inspiring exchange and his commitment to advancing Bavaria’s role in this strategic field.