Mining Indaba: Circularity and Regenerative Thinking | Transformative Force or Incremental Fix?

This podcast discusses a deceptively simple question: "Is circularity really part of the solution for meeting the demand for critical materials, or is it just one piece of a much bigger puzzle?"Silver bullet, or silver buckshot? Using cobalt as a case study, this podcast explores how circular approaches could reshape supply security, value chains and the role of mining itself. The discussion unpacks what’s possible, what’s missing, and what needs to change next.Speakers include:Assheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder, TDi SustainabilitySusannah McLaren | Head of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability, Cobalt Institute Tom Fairlie | Senior Manager, Sustainability & Batteries, Cobalt Institute This episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced for the Mining Indaba event that will take place in Cape Town between 9th – 12th February 2026. Find out more about the event>