Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Ruby Barickman, Founder, Magis Development LLC, presenting a virtual seminar titled Bridging Gaps: Renewable Energy Financing for Mining Operations on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Join Ruby Barickman from Magis Development LLC as she discusses her strategy for integrating renewable energy into mining operations, focusing on challenges like capital allocation and technical expertise. Ruby will explore the role of government incentives, the benefits and limitations they present, and the critical role of private financiers in bridging funding gaps. She will also highlight the importance of partnerships with local and Indigenous communities to enhance project viability and success.

Ruby Barickman is a mining entrepreneur who focuses on finding solutions to execute and expedite the energy transition. Previously, Ruby has worked in corporate development and investment roles for Orion Resource Partners, a mining-focused private equity fund. She has held various positions in strategic and mine planning, design, scheduling, and Reserves reporting globally for Freeport-McMoRan, Lundin Mining, and Rio Tinto. Ruby holds a B.S. in Mining Engineering and an M. Eng. in Mineral Resource Engineering from the University of Arizona, as well as M.S. in Finance from Georgetown University. She is a licensed Professional Engineer.