How do we extract renewables minerals sustainably?

As we expand our mining of minerals for the green energy transition, we may harm the biodiversity of surrounding areas and cause other environmental consequences. How are researchers developing alternative technologies to extract metals like Lithium sustainably? Featured: Professor Rick Valenta, Director of the WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland Dr Gayathri Naidu, researcher, Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, UTS Producer/Presenter: Julia Carr-Catzel Music: Epidemic Sound