[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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Intro

00:00 • 3min

The Journey of a Critical Mineral Journalist

02:32 • 9min

Navigating the Lithium Dilemma

11:14 • 14min

Navigating the Complexities of Critical Minerals

25:05 • 13min

Critical Minerals and Strategic Futures

38:08 • 31min

Balancing Resources and Biodiversity

01:08:39 • 4min

Inspiring Dialogue on Mining and Influential Figures

01:13:07 • 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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