Critical Minerals at the Crossroads of Geopolitics

This episode explores how geopolitics is reshaping the landscape for critical minerals and the mining sector. The discussion highlights how export controls, tariffs, and investment policies are redefining access to key resources such as copper, lithium, and rare earths—and why these minerals are now viewed as strategic assets. The speakers examine differing approaches in the United States and European Union, the role of partnerships and offtake agreements in building secure supply chains, and how ESG, transparency, and standards are becoming central to responsible production and long-term resilience.Speakers include:The Hon Geoffrey Pyatt  | Former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. GovernmentSenior Managing Director, Energy and Critical Minerals Practice, McLarty AssociatesIsabelle Dupraz | Deputy Director, European Institute for Energy SecurityAbigail Hunter | Executive Director, SAFE Center for Critical Minerals StrategyAssheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder, TDi SustainabilityThis episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced in advance of the 2025 Resourcing Tomorrow event that will take place in London between 2-4 December. Find out more about the event>