Robert Friedland, a mining expert and former drug dealer, is the guest. The podcast discusses Friedland's accidental discovery of the largest nickel deposit, his friendship with Steve Jobs, and his success in the mining industry. It also explores his unconventional tactics in business negotiations and his ability to turn undervalued assets into profitable ventures.

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Robert Friedland, the Founder and Executive Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, discusses the essential role of mining in the energy transition. He highlights critical metals needed for sustainability and debunks myths surrounding resource scarcity. Friedland urges global cooperation to tackle climate change while navigating economic divisions. He emphasizes sustainable practices in mining and critiques current media narratives. With a focus on clean energy sources like nuclear and geothermal, he advocates for significant reforms and public engagement in achieving a greener future.

Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Co-chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, discusses the challenges in the metals market, the impact of Fed rates on copper outlook, military demand for metals, and the greening of the economy. They also explore the potential of the Democratic Republic of Congo as a top copper producer and the environmental implications of mining.

The podcast features Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines. They discuss sourcing raw materials for the energy transition, challenges of mining, revolutionizing raw material sourcing, technology solving conflicts, pulse power, and the role of governments in energy transition.