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[REPLAY] Ernest Scheyder: The War Below (Lithium, Copper, and Critical Minerals)

Feb 7, 2025

Ernest Scheyder, a Reuters writer and author of "The War Below," shares his insights on critical minerals like lithium and copper. He delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding lithium mining and its impact on environmental preservation. The conversation highlights the complexities of mining projects, especially the Resolution Copper Project and its effects on local communities. Scheyder emphasizes the need for balance between resource extraction and biodiversity, igniting thoughtful dialogue on the geopolitics of minerals and the future of energy.

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The podcast emphasizes the critical importance of lithium and copper as essential minerals for renewable energy technologies amid rising global demand.

Ernest Scheyder discusses his journey from general business reporting to specializing in energy topics, highlighting journalism's role in making complex issues accessible.

The conversation underscores the need for ethical considerations in mining practices, showcasing the human stories and environmental impacts involved in resource extraction.

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Intro

3min

The Journey of a Critical Mineral Journalist

9min

Navigating the Lithium Dilemma

14min

Navigating the Complexities of Critical Minerals

13min

Critical Minerals and Strategic Futures

31min

Balancing Resources and Biodiversity

4min

Inspiring Dialogue on Mining and Influential Figures

3min

I'm excited to share my conversation with Ernset Scheyder. Ernest is a writer for Reuters and recently authored the book "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives."

I just got my copy in the mail and can't wait to read it.

During the podcast, I spend an hour dissecting Ernest's writing habits/strategies, early background as a journalist, and what led him to writing this book.

From there, we explore the world of critical minerals from a human perspective and get insights that didn't make it into the book, but were just as interesting.

If you enjoyed this podcast then you should buy the book (link ⁠here⁠). I don't get paid for it. I just think Ernest is doing great work that should be appreciated and the topic is very important to me.

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