Driving the Transition: The Critical Minerals Set to Shape the Next Decade

This episode explores how critical minerals are reshaping global supply chains. The discussion unpacks copper’s “critical” status, midstream bottlenecks, and the push for cleaner, more resilient production. From AI-driven exploration to circularity limits and permitting challenges, the speakers examine what it will take to secure responsible, transparent supply for the energy transition—and why collaboration across value chains will define the decade ahead.Speakers include:Assheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder, TDi SustainabilityJuan Igancio Diaz | President and CEO | International Copper Association (ICA)Erez Ichilov | Founder and Manager | Cedrus Arbor LLCRichard Taylor  |  CEO | Battery BritainThis 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>