Hannah Northey

Hannah Northey, an E&E News reporter specializing in the mining industry, joins to discuss Greenland's significance in the global tech race. They explore the territory's rich reserves of critical minerals and the strategic interest from U.S. officials. Northey highlights how Greenland could be crucial for military technology while balancing environmental concerns. The conversation touches on the geopolitical competition with China over resources and the potential for AI data centers taking advantage of the island's cold climate.

Hannah Northey, a reporter for POLITICO's E&E News, dives into the U.S. strategy to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. She discusses how Trump's administration is forging deals with Australia and African nations to bolster domestic supply. Northey highlights China's recent export restrictions, America's investment fund targeting $5 billion, and the challenges in shifting the mineral market dynamics. With FERC's new leadership, the discussion touches on the regulatory impacts on energy infrastructure as well.