Patrick Schröder

In this discussion, Dr. Patrick Schröder, a Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House with expertise in energy transitions and rare earths, dives into the critical role of minerals like lithium and cobalt in clean energy technology. He highlights China's dominance in rare earth processing and the geopolitical shifts from oil and gas to mineral security. The conversation extends to the implications of AI on energy demand, Indigenous concerns in mining, and the need for international cooperation to navigate the challenges of this critical transition.