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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 17 MIN

The critical minerals crunch: How do we secure the future of clean energy?

from The Circular Economy Show Podcast · host Wen-Yu Weng, Lou Waldegrave

Wen-Yu Weng, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Critical Minerals Lead, joins Lou to explain why critical minerals are currently taking centre stage in global political conversations. They explore:How we can create secure and resilient supply chains to close the gap on fast growing demandThe circular opportunities that  currently lie in shaping supply chains to capture value right nowThe enabling factors that have opened windows of opportunity for immediate actionIf you enjoyed this episode, then please share with your colleagues, or leave us a review or comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

Wen-Yu Weng, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Critical Minerals Lead, joins Lou to explain why critical minerals are currently taking centre stage in global political conversations. They explore: - How we can create secure and resilient supply chains to close the gap on fast growing demand - The circular opportunities that currently lie in shaping supply chains to capture value right now - The enabling factors that have opened windows of opportunity for immediate action If you enjoyed this episode, then please share with your colleagues, or leave us a review or comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

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