S9 EP5: Energy, Critical Minerals and Systems

Can critical minerals really help us decarbonise or is theirpurpose far broader? Ian Hiscock, Principal at EnergyShift Institute gave us a deep dive into how they function. Our conversation explores its importance inglobal supply chain and geopolitics, including the ongoing Iran war. Listen on to learn: Why critical minerals are hugely interdependent onthe Strait of HormuzA breakdown of metal value chainsTension between the terminology of green products and low carbon supply chainWhy Ian is a “free markets guy” when it comes to industrial policyChallenge and opportunity of the nickel industryin IndonesiaEnjoy the full episode in the comments below