Podcasts about critical minerals

It may have been the most significant hour and forty minutes in global geopolitics this year...If the highly anticipated summit between Presidents Xi and Trump in South Korea was about putting out the fires of a great power trade war, the flames seem to be under control... for now. But was it a win-win for everyone? Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald discuss which cans made it onto the negotiating table and were kicked down the road. Then they have a frank conversation with the former Singaporean diplomat Bilahari Kausikan about how South-east Asian countries responded to Trump's whirlwind tour through Asia and why they might be uniquely positioned to deal with a character like Donald Trump. Recommendations:Geraldine: The Myth of the Asian Century | A Lowy Institute Paper: Penguin Special by Bilahari KausikanHamish: Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's Future by George WilliamsGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Australian investors are perfectly placed to profit from the critical minerals boom.In fact, fortunes have already been made and lost on the market.Now the game enters a new phase as both the Australian and US agree to bankroll the sector. Where to start? Josh Chiat, mining correspondent with Stockhead joins Assoicate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Critical minerals - what you need to know? Are you ready to ride the roller-coaster Key stocks in the sector The ETF route into critical minerals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's upcoming federal budget is, by any measure, going to be big. It'll be big in size, symbolism and substance. And it's going to have to find support somewhere in the House to be passed at all. To talk about what's at stake, we've reconvened our policy panel, featuring Armine Yalnizyan and Sean Speer. They talk to host Amanda Lang about the need to fortify the economy, fight tariffs and make concessions.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Quinton Hennigh to the show. Quinton Hennigh is an Internationally Renowned Economic Geologist who provides critical insights into the current state of mineral exploration and mining. Hennigh highlights a significant decline in metal discovery rates over the past decades, attributing this to major mining companies abandoning their internal exploration efforts and shifting responsibilities to junior exploration companies. Hennigh's current strategy focuses on acquiring assets with unrecognized exploration potential, particularly in underexplored regions like Bolivia, Argentina, and Japan. He emphasizes the importance of targeting large-scale deposits that would attract major mining companies' interest, believing that it requires nearly the same effort to explore a small project as a potentially world-class one. The discussion critically examines the current mining exploration landscape, with Hennigh expressing concern about the proliferation of junior mining companies. He argues that approximately 90% of these companies lack direction and technical capability, creating an inefficient market flooded with speculative ventures. This overcrowding has led to misallocation of capital and a diminishing pool of technical expertise in the mining sector. Hennigh is particularly critical of current industry practices, including the royalty and streaming models, which he describes as "parasitic" to mining companies. He also highlights challenges in permitting processes and regulatory compliance, suggesting these bureaucratic hurdles significantly impede mining development. Looking forward, Hennigh advocates for more efficient capital deployment, reducing permitting complexities, and attracting younger talent to the mining industry. He sees potential in unexplored regions and believes that with the right approach, significant mineral discoveries are still possible. His strategy involves identifying undervalued assets with substantial exploration potential, leveraging modern geological understanding to unlock value that previous explorers might have overlooked.

Today, Morgan, Martha, Sarah, and Jess discuss the latest developments in the U.S.–Japan relationship following President Trump's meeting with Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The two leaders announced a wide-ranging set of agreements, including deals on F-35 fighter jets, missile systems, and a Memorandum of Understanding to finance new shipbuilding and critical mineral projects. With China controlling about 90 percent of the world's rare earth supply, the new MOU commits both nations to support mining ventures within six months—underscoring their shared goal of securing and diversifying critical mineral supply chains.What does this deal mean for U.S. national security and economic resilience? Can Washington and Tokyo's “friendshoring” strategy strengthen defenses against China's dominance in the minerals market—or is it more symbolic than strategic? And as Trump eyes a potential deal with Beijing that could also touch on critical minerals, will this partnership with Japan bolster U.S. leverage—or complicate the calculus?@morganlroach@marthamillerdc@nottvjessjones@SarahStewartDCLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/purBnjeXBiM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we chat with Heather White, CEO of the Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company, a U.S.-based developer focused on revitalizing one of North America's most historic and high-grade silver districts. Under Heather's leadership, the company is advancing plans to bring its projects back into production while also expanding into the critical minerals space, including antimony, which is drawing growing attention for its strategic importance in energy, defence, and technology. Heather shares an update on Sunshine Silver's progress, including their recent $75 million equity raise, the five-year roadmap to restart operations, and how the company is positioning itself within the evolving U.S. critical minerals landscape. We also discuss the challenges of bringing legacy mines back online, the regulatory changes needed to accelerate domestic production, and Heather's outlook on what investors should watch for next. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sunshine Silver is focused on restarting the Sunshine Complex in Idaho, a historic site with one of the largest undeveloped high-grade silver resources in the US, with initial production targeted for 2028. The company is building the US's only permitted large-scale antimony refinery, strategically important because antimony is a critical mineral for defense and clean energy The company has a significant advantage as its mine and refinery are already permitted and "ready to roll," helping to overcome the typically long permitting timelines in the US mining sector. The overall plan is to transform Sunshine into the cornerstone of North America's critical minerals refining solution, initially securing domestic supply for antimony and silver BEST MOMENTS "The Sunshine Complex in Idaho's Silver Valley... has produced almost $400 million ounces of silver across a century and was once among the most prolific primary silver mines in the world." "Permitting reform is the single biggest lever, not to weaken environmental standards, but to create a clear and timely and most importantly predictable process that allows responsible projects to move forward." "Sunshine sits right at the intersection of all these forces, combining not only its history, its scale, high-grade and strategic relevance in a way that very few assets can." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ GUEST SOCIALS  https://sunshinesilvermining.com/ Address - 2209 Big Creek Rd, Kellogg, ID 83837, United States +1 208.783.1700 info@silveropp.com CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

It was a win in Washington for the Prime Minister, with one of the smoothest meetings any foreign leader has had with Donald Trump.

Paul and Kenny talk to Dr Amir Razmjou – Assoc Prof & Head of Mineral Recovery Research Centre, Edith Cowan University Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is a distinguished academic and... LEARN MORE The post Sat,25th Oct, 2025: Dr Amir Razmjou, Edith Cowan Uni. Australia's Place in the Global Critical Minerals Race. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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China has doubled down on its tariff threat to starve America of critical minerals. It's not a boast. The communist country mines between 30-40 percent of all critical minerals in the world, and refines from 60-90 percent of the critical […] The post Critical Minerals – It's Time to Shore-Up the U.S. Supply first appeared on Voices of Montana.

- Ford's Q3 Net Profit Soars 174% - Ford Avoids $2.5 Billion In ZEV Credit Purchases - UAW To Hold VW Strike Authorization Vote - Tavares Says Musk Could Walk Away from Auto Industry - U.S. Mines Enough Critical Minerals and Rare Earths to End Imports - Rivian Cuts 600 Jobs - Rivian Pays $250 Million To Settle IPO Lawsuit - Sunwoda Unveils 1,000-Km Solid-State Battery - Porsche Details Cayenne Electric's High-Voltage System

While we were all preoccupied with Prime Minister Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump, another hugely important meeting was taking place behind closed doors in Beijing. At the highly anticipated Fourth Plenum there were political purges, hints at succession, and clues about what one of the world's great superpowers is planning to achieve over the next five years.Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald are joined by China analyst Neil Thomas to unpack everything you need to know about the Fourth Plenum and how it might affect President Xi jinping's thinking as he heads into his own highly anticipated meeting with President Trump next week in South Korea.Recommendations:Geraldine: Adam Tooze -  Chartbook+ A House of Dynamite now on NetflixHamish: Season 3 of The Diplomat on NetflixGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

In this electrifying episode of the Payne Points of Wealth, Bob, Ryan, and Chris sit down with Gary C. Evans, a serial entrepreneur and the current Chairman & CEO of United States Antimony Corporation (USAC). Gary shares his rollercoaster journey from the high-stakes world of Texas oil to leading one of America's most strategically vital mineral companies. We dive into: His early days as a bold Texas oilman and the lessons running 8 public companies. The recent meteoric rise of USAC stock, fueled by: A $25 million capital raise A $245 million U.S. government contract for antimony supply The potential to become one of the largest antimony producers outside China A massive 400% expansion of their Montana smelter Gary's story is one of grit, vision, and relentless innovation. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or just love an exciting American business success story, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action and an RBA research report on critical minerals with Elizabeth Tian from Citi, plus Mahnaz Angury speaks with workplace law expert Giuseppe Carabetta from University of Technology Sydney about the impact of a recent work from home ruling in favour of a bank employee, to reject a request to return to the office.

In today’s episode, the Federal Government’s new environmental laws could kill off a WA critical minerals project lauded by Donald Trump this week during his historic meeting with Anthony Albanese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action and an RBA research report on critical minerals with Elizabeth Tian from Citi, plus Mahnaz Angury speaks with workplace law expert Giuseppe Carabetta from University of Technology Sydney about the impact of a recent work from home ruling in favour of a bank employee, to reject a request to return to the office.

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Australia holds some of the world's largest deposits of critical minerals, resources that are mined locally but largely exported to China for processing. China currently controls about 90 per cent of global supply chains in this sector. However, a new US-Australia critical minerals and rare earths deal worth AU$13.5 billion (US$8.5 bln) aims to challenge China's dominance in the production of rare earths. In this podcast, we speak with Mohan Yellishetty, an expert from Monash University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, who welcomes the move but says that China's stronghold on critical minerals may take a few years to weaken.

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Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump went pretty smoothly, with AUKUS, a minerals deal and the Australia-US relationship all receiving strong backing. But past comments about President Trump from Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the United States, ended up being the biggest point of contention and amusement. In the prime minister's first White House meeting with the president, a multi-billion dollar deal was signed to develop a critical minerals supply from Australia. Today, ABC correspondent Jane Norman tells us what it was like in the White House and why the timing of the meeting couldn't have been better for the prime minister. Featured: Jane Norman, ABC national affairs correspondent

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has successfully met with President Donald Trump in Washington DC, a meet somewhat marred by Trump's comments over Ambassador Kevin Rudd.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has successfully met with President Donald Trump in Washington DC, a meet somewhat marred by Trump's comments over Ambassador Kevin Rudd.

Critical minerals are becoming a central part of our everyday lives, advancing technology in industries from health care to energy to defence.

Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump went better than anyone expected – and Kevin Rudd deserves part of the credit, despite an awkward confrontation with the President. Editor-At-Large Paul Kelly shares his take. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ASX rose to yet another day of records, helped by the miners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has successfully met with President Donald Trump in Washington DC, a meet somewhat marred by Trump's comments over Ambassador Kevin Rudd.

Anthony Albanese travels to Washington for his first formal meeting with Donald Trump since the US president took office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley argue that China's ban on critical mineral exports could backfire by driving U.S. innovation and domestic refining. They explain China's control lies in refining, not mining, and predict new capacity will emerge in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. The episode also covers China and Iran's oil-for-infrastructure deal, California's stalled oil projects, Baytex's asset sale, and contrasting oil price outlooks from ConocoPhillips' Ryan Lance and Occidental's Vicki Holub — with a spotlight on natural gas demand from the AI boom.Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily InsightsWant to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio SurveyNeed Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business?Follow Stuart On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... and Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:15 - The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market06:54 - China and Iran Seal Oil-for-Infrastructure Deal to Bypass U.S. Sanctions09:02 - Texas Oil Driller Taps Trump's Team to Save California Crude Project11:15 - Baytex Considers $3B Eagle Ford Asset Sale15:23 - Where's the Glut? Says ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance19:16 - Occidental CEO Hollub Sees Tight Oil Price Range Through 2026 – But what about Natural Gas we ask?22:09 - OutroLinks to articles discussed:The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US MarketChina and Iran Seal Oil-for-Infrastructure Deal to Bypass U.S. SanctionsTexas Oil Driller Taps Trump's Team to Save California Crude ProjectBaytex Considers $3B Eagle Ford Asset SaleWhere's the Glut? Says ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan LanceOccidental CEO Hollub Sees Tight Oil Price Range Through 2026 – But what about Natural Gas we ask?

Oct 17, 2025 – What happens when America's $37 trillion debt collides with China's stranglehold on critical materials? In this urgent conversation, Jim Puplava interviews energy expert Robert Bryce about two existential threats facing the United States...

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Critical minerals deal likely to be discussed when Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; the price of gold hits an all-time high; and in sport, Ariarne Titmus says she is looking forward to what's next after retiring from competitive swimming.

இன்று உலகப் பொருளாதாரம் “Critical Minerals” என்று அழைக்கப்படும் ஒரு புதிய துறையில் வேகமாக மாறிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறது. இந்நிலையில், ஆஸ்திரேலியா மிக முக்கிய பங்கு வகிக்க முடியும் நாடாக மாறியுள்ளது. இதுபற்றிய செய்தியின் பின்னணியினை எடுத்துவருகிறார் மகேஸ்வரன் பிரபாகரன்.

Former minister Linda Reynolds - Brittany Higgins’ ex-boss - wants justice. Her new targets: Labor foes Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Lobo Tiggre to the show. Lobo Tiggre is Author and Founder of the Independent Speculator Founder and CEO of Louis James LLC. The discussion centers on the current state of commodities, with a particular focus on gold, silver, copper, and uranium. Tiggre provides a nuanced perspective on the gold market, highlighting several key factors driving its current rise. He notes central bank buying, portfolio rebalancing, and increasing mainstream interest as significant catalysts. While bullish on gold, he cautions against assuming a straight upward trajectory, emphasizing the potential for corrections. He views gold primarily as financial insurance, recommending investors consider their exposure based on global economic uncertainties. Regarding commodities, Tiggre argues that inflationary trends and global economic transformations are creating a potential super-cycle. He is particularly enthusiastic about copper, citing strong demand from electrification, AI data centers, and significant supply constraints. He expects a multi-year, potentially multi-decade bull market in copper, though he's waiting for strategic entry points. Tiggre also discusses uranium, presenting a bullish case driven by increasing global nuclear energy adoption and constrained supply. He sees a robust market for the next few years, barring a major nuclear incident. His investment approach remains fundamentally value-oriented, seeking opportunities when assets are undervalued. The discussion explores a broader macroeconomic perspective, with Tiggre describing a stagflationary outlook. He points to weakening labor markets and persistent inflation as key indicators, suggesting economic challenges ahead. His investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined speculation, focusing on value propositions and avoiding momentum-driven investments. Throughout the conversation, Tiggre consistently advises investors to maintain perspective, avoid emotional decision-making, and be prepared for market fluctuations. He recommends having a strategic approach to investing, being willing to rotate between sectors, and always maintaining a critical view of market narratives.

Brodie Sutherland, CEO of Patriot Critical Minerals, “the only SEC-compliant tungsten resource in the United States.” It is developing a mega tungsten project in Nevada. Brodie discusses the role that tungsten plays in technology and industry, and says that without a domestic supply, GDP will fall. Over 80% of our tungsten supply used to come from China, but it banned exports earlier this year.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down why China's critical mineral export ban could actually benefit the U.S. by forcing innovation and onshoring of refining capacity. They cover China and Iran's oil-for-infrastructure deal, David Blackman's call for Congress to fix regulatory instability, Phil Mickelson's surprising pro-drilling stance, and Texas driller Sable's appeal to Trump's team to revive a stalled California oil project. The hosts wrap up with Baytex's $3 billion Eagle Ford sale and how Trump's 100 percent tariffs on China are shaking oil markets.Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily InsightsWant to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio SurveyNeed Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business?Follow Stuart On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... and Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:15 - The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market06:59 - China and Iran Seal Oil-for-Infrastructure Deal to Bypass U.S. Sanctions09:08 - DAVID BLACKMON: Only Congress Can Reverse Instability Regulating Energy Projects10:40 - Phil Mickelson says if you want cleaner Beaches, then restart oil drilling13:12 - Texas Oil Driller Taps Trump's Team to Save California Crude Project18:18 - Market Update19:55 - Rig Count Drops as Oil Prices in Free FallFrac Count Update20:03 - Baytex Considers $3B Eagle Ford Asset Sale26:35 - OutroLinks to articles discussed:The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US MarketChina and Iran Seal Oil-for-Infrastructure Deal to Bypass U.S. SanctionsDAVID BLACKMON: Only Congress Can Reverse Instability Regulating Energy ProjectsPhil Mickelson says if you want cleaner Beaches, then restart oil drillingTexas Oil Driller Taps Trump's Team to Save California Crude ProjectRig Count Drops as Oil Prices in Free FallBaytex Considers $3B Eagle Ford Asset Sale

“President Trump talks about ‘drill, baby, drill.' We've also got to mine, baby, mine. We've got to get back into this business,” says U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.China has a stranglehold on rare earths and critical minerals, controlling at least 85 percent of the refining of the 20 most important rare earth minerals, Burgum says.As secretary of the interior, Burgum oversees nearly half a billion acres of federal land and plays a key role in the Trump administration's energy dominance agenda.In this episode, we dive into what the Trump administration is doing to end America's rare earth minerals dependency on China, accelerate energy production, and win the AI arms race against China, which will require major increases in energy supply.We also discuss the government shutdown and how it impacts the Department of the Interior and the American people.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

“In the next 25 years, the world will need more copper than in all of human history.”Amendment - I said 3.2 billion kg of copper in opening question, I should have said 320 million kg. In this episode, journalist and author Vince Beiser returns to the podcast to discuss his book Power Metal, a sobering look at the metals that make modern civilization possible — and the extraordinary cost of extracting them.We cover the story of copper — the wire of empire. Beiser reveals why humanity will need more copper in the next 25 years than we've used in all of history, and how that quest is reshaping geopolitics, the environment, and our very ideas of progress. From Chile's drought-stricken Atacama mines to the e-waste yards of Lagos, Nigeria, we follow the real people and places behind our “clean-energy” future — and the dirty truths that power it.We also unpack the rise of deep-sea mining, the billionaires behind it, and the tensions between state power, corporate ambition, and the planet's limits. Along the way we meet Robert Friedland, Gerard Barron, Dan Gertler, and a cast of characters who prove that the world still runs on digging — and that the future will too.If you liked The World in a Grain or stories about how our material world shapes our moral one, this conversation will hit home.Topics: Resource wars, clean-tech paradox, deep-sea mining, copper shortage, China's industrial strategy, EV economics, and how to reduce demand without going backwards. Guest: Vince Beiser - author of Power Metal and The World in a Grain Subscribe to his newsletter Power Metal SubstackThe World In A Grain (Vince's First Appearance on The Curious Worldview in 2021) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rf8QskOPtzvp2g8tm3lMk?si=zxA1ycpKRViBFt5S3XTCLgTimestamps.00:00 – Intro: Vince Beiser & Power Metal 02:00 – Chile's Copper Boom & the Atacama Water Crisis 07:00 – Congo's Cobalt, U.S. Retreat, and Copper Geography 10:00 – The No-Free-Lunch of the Green Transition 12:30 – Lagos E-Waste Recyclers & the Hidden Cost of Recycling 19:10 – Deep-Sea Mining and the Billionaires Behind It 23:00 – The UN vs Trump: Who Owns the Ocean Floor? 33:00 – Robert Friedland, Steve Jobs & Congo's Mining Empire 41:00 – Corruption, Crony Capitalism & Dan Gertler 47:00 – Commodity Volatility and State Intervention 52:00 – China's Industrial Patience vs Western Myopia 55:00 – Rethinking Cars, Cities & Demand Reduction 58:00 – The Future of Resources — and Civilization Itself

Episode 193 with Samuel Efosa Austin, founder of ECO Africa, Tech for Good Africa, and the ECO Fund. Samuel is leading a bold mission to raise ₦100 billion in local currency to finance Africa's data infrastructure, proving that the continent can build and fund its own digital future.Samuel shares how verified data, technology, and local capital can drive inclusive growth across Africa. Through ECO Africa's integrated ecosystem, he is redefining economic measurement beyond GDP, investing in green data centres, AI-powered civic tools, and sustainability-driven platforms that connect communities, governments, and investors.He explains why verified data should be viewed as critical infrastructure, how to make data systems bankable for local investors, and what it will take to build trust and ownership within Africa's digital economy. Samuel also discusses how blended finance models can balance social impact and financial returns while unlocking a new asset class for African investors.What We Discuss With SamuelSamuel's journey from civic technology innovator to founder of ECO Africa and the ECO Fund.Why Africa must treat verified data as infrastructure, not a technology product.Mobilising ₦100 billion in local currency to fund Africa's digital future.Blending catalytic impact capital with commercial investment to build resilient data systems.Training Africa's next generation of technology leaders through the African Technology Leadership Academy.Reimagining Africa's economic future through data ownership, trust and local value creation.Verto CornerIn this week's Verto Corner, Megan Doherty, Director of Operations at Verto, explains why reducing payment friction is central to customer success and long term retention. She discusses how issues such as failed transactions, payout delays and foreign exchange errors do not just create costs but also damage trust. Megan shares how strong operational processes and the right technology can prevent these problems, ensuring reliability and transparency across every cross border payment. She also gives examples of how solving payment challenges has helped clients strengthen loyalty with their own customers.Access the Strategy HandbookDid you miss my previous episode where I discus Why Africa Holds the Key to Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Supply Chains? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Samuel:LinkedIn - Samuel Efosa-AustinTwitter - @ECOevangelistsDiscover how Verto's solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Mining operations in the U.S. are throwing away critical minerals that could be used to power things like electric cars. How saving mining waste could fuel a clean energy future. And, the role of our personal walls in the polarization of the country.