Earlylands in Conversation - Ep. 21 - Journalist & Author Ernest Scheyder on the Pivotal Role of Critical Minerals in Everyday Life

“Critical minerals” – a phrase that we hear nearly every day yet one that is too often used with little explanation.  What exactly are critical minerals, where are they found, and why are they so “critical?"   We are joined for this episode by someone who is uniquely well-equipped to help us answer these and many other questions. Journalist Ernest Scheyder is the author of the award-winning book “The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives.” The book was longlisted in 2024 for the National Book Award for Nonfiction and the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book fo the Year. The FT called it “a nuanced and invaluable deep dive into the questions that need to be addressed if we are to fight climate change and achieve energy security.”