Mike Van Akkooi

Mike van Akkooi is Senior Vice President, Global External Affairs at Energy Fuels Inc., a leading producer of uranium and critical minerals. He is responsible for the company's global government relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and community partnerships across its international operations. He also serves in a leadership capacity for the company's Madagascar operations. With more than two decades of experience spanning government, mining, energy, and international affairs, Mike has built a reputation for navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering constructive relationships among governments, industry, Indigenous communities, investors, and civil society. Prior to joining Energy Fuels, he served as Senior Vice President, Government Relations and External Affairs at Kinross Gold Corporation, where he led global public policy and stakeholder engagement initiatives for one of the world's largest gold mining companies. Earlier in his career, Mike held a range