An interesting opportunity to see how three different perspectives portray the same topic. In this case deep sea mining.

Weirdly only one of them mentiones that the US isn't a party to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea at all.

@drvolts / Volts:
https://www.volts.wtf/p/what-to-think-about-deep-sea-mining#details

Shayle Kann / Catalyst (no relation!)
https://www.canarymedia.com/podcasts/catalyst-with-shayle-kann/mining-the-deep-sea

@amywestervelt / Drilled: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climate-impacts-of-deep-sea-mining/id1439735906?i=1000623777505

#EnergyTransition #CriticalMinerals

#criticalminerals #slag #heap of #history #auspol

https://michaelwest.com.au/slag-heap-of-history-coal-is-definitely-not-a-critical-mineral-no-matter-what-big-mining-says/

A big thank you to the GTA team for organizing this splendid event. It was a pleasure and an honor to speak on the panel about #CriticalMinerals and #Trade next to my excellent co-panellists.
Looking forward to reading the 31st Global Trade Alert report once it is published!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/global-trade-alert_supplychains-criticalminerals-tradepolicy-activity-7076477265064140800-2vX5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

I am excited about speaking at this event on 6/28 in Brussels!

#CriticalMinerals are a major topic in #geopolitics. They underpin the #EnergyFuture, #electronics, & more. Their production occurs in complex #GlobalValueChains (#GVCs). These must become more #resilient & #sustainable.

🔗🖊 Sign up for this in-person event here (via LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/events/thescrambleforcriticalminerals7076836157820444672/
or here directly: https://mailchi.mp/sgept/the-scramble-for-critical-minerals-securing-supply-with-a-thick-markets-approach

Battery recycling is not only good for the environment but also for the economy. Recycling batteries can help meet the growing demand for critical minerals, such as cobalt and lithium. This means battery recycling can support the transition to clean energy and create new jobs and industries. Closing the loop needs more, such as using less material, extending the life and looking for substitutes.

#batteryrecycling #criticalminerals #cleanenergy

https://www.semafor.com/article/05/19/2023/battery-recycling-critical-mineral-shortage

Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips

"Given the demands of green technology and the imperative to lower carbon emissions, many environmental groups are softening their stance on critical-mineral mining"
#mining #CriticalMinerals
https://www.science.org/content/article/major-us-geological-survey-aims-uncover-minerals-critical-batteries-microchips

Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies, but their supply is at risk due to geopolitical tensions and environmental challenges. T20 India, the “idea bank” for the G20, proposes a global framework to ensure sustainable and resilient supply chains for these minerals. This could benefit millions of people who depend on clean energy for their livelihoods and well-being.

#CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #T20India #G20India

https://t20ind.org/research/ensuring-sustainable-supply-of-critical-minerals-for-a-clean/

The US and China compete to supply critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies. These minerals, such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, are in high demand and limited availability. The US is trying to diversify its sources and reduce its dependence on China, which dominates the market. Europe also seeks to secure access to these minerals and develop its production capacity.

#CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #US #China

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/04/14/us-china-critical-mineral-security-europe-rare-earth-energy-transition/

"Germany wants to help countries that are rich in critical minerals such as Chile, Indonesia and Namibia to build their own processing infrastructure to cut dependency on China, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.

(Scholz argued that) geopolitical developments in Europe and Asia (required) similar deals with other countries such as Mexico and Australia, Kenya and India."

#news #criticalminerals #InternationalTrade #mining #SupplyChain

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/germany-support-critical-minerals-rich-countries-build-processing-capacity-2023-04-16/?s=09

Hey, clean energy companies. Don't fall into the trap!

None of us want to repeat the mistakes of the fossil fuel mining industry.

Now is the perfect time to reset relationships, and to properly consult First Nations leaders before developing renewable energy projects on their land.

The First Nations Clean Energy Network have developed a guide to assist you: 'Best Practice Principles for Clean Energy Projects'.

There's ten best practice principles that should underpin all agreements for land use and benefit sharing between First Nations groups, companies and investors.

You can find the guide on their website. https://www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/network_guides

We look forward to witnessing you implement them!

#renewableenergy #cleanenergy #mining #projects #FirstNations #landuse #energy #energytransition #companies #investors #doinggood #indigenous #Aboriginal #solar #wind #hydrogen #companies #criticalminerals #hydro #government #esg #sustainability #leaders #oott #coal #Australia #auspol

Heckuva hashtag but a vital one: #longdurationenergystorage There are still research and demonstration frontiers, not just scale-up of today’s #cleanenergy technologies.
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RT @JigarShahDC
In summary, we are at the early stages of #LDES. We have exciting technologies, most without #criticalminerals. Many are made by hand and just getting into the volumes required for automation/manufacturing. We need to reduce capex, increase roundtri…
https://twitter.com/JigarShahDC/status/1645238435874058242

RT @ianmalcolmpower
Microbial processes can be harnessed to recover #criticalminerals from and store #CO2 within mine tailings to transform the #mining industry for a greener and more #sustainable future. Read more in ⁦@PLOSBiology⁩ @jen_mccutcheon⁩ ! #microbe ⁦@TrentUniversity⁩

RT @ianmalcolmpower
Microbial processes can be harnessed to recover #criticalminerals from and store #CO2 within mine tailings to transform the #mining industry for a greener and more #sustainable future. Read more in ⁦@PLOSBiology⁩ @jen_mccutcheon⁩ ! #microbe ⁦@TrentUniversity⁩

Meeting the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV battery requirements will be hard - Enlarge / Lithium ore sits waiting for processing. (credit: Bloomberg C... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1922782 #inflationreductionact #criticalminerals #electricvehicles #renewables #batteries #science #evs

National Map of Focus Areas for Potential Critical Mineral Resources in the United States
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2023/3007/fs20233007.pdf

#geology #minerals #criticalminerals
#science #librarian

RT @CCSI_Columbia
The world depends on #criticalminerals for clean energy. The mining sector’s challenge is to meet demand with #NetZero impact.

To support mining companies & help deliver a #justtransition @IFC_org launched the Net Zero Roadmap to 2050. Learn more ➡️ https://pressroom.ifc.org/all/pages/PressDetail.aspx?ID=27390

Yes, #criticalminerals are important for the transition to #renewables, and we should think hard about reducing their impacts and building more justice and equity into their extraction...

BUT, as this #hannahritchie piece points out, switching to RE from fossil fuels will radically reduce the overall level of extraction and mining.

https://hannahritchie.substack.com/p/mining-low-carbon-vs-fossil

The interpretation of the 1872 Mining Law and the 9th Circuit's Rosemont decision could play a central role in the outcome of a case challenging the federal permit for the Thacker Pass lithium mine. https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/fate-of-thacker-pass-lithium-mine-permit-to-be-decided-soon-with-1872-mining-law-a-focus #mining #criticalminerals #lithium #energytransition #environmentaljustice

Global Shift To Domestic Production Of Minerals
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https://mineralexplorationgeology.com/2023/01/05/global-shift-to-domestic-production-of-minerals/
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #criticalminerals #ESG #exploration #geology #minerals #mineralexploration #policy #science, #silver #mining #supplychain #economy #environmental #global #global #economy #economicsocialgovernance #naturalresources #morality #suppliers

#SmartMeters can help integrate more intermittent renewables and balance the electric grid, through utility #DemandResponse and #DynamicPricing. #LoadShifting and #PeakShaving is a low cost alternative to #electricityStorage, mutigating dependence on #CriticalMinerals used in batteries.
Advanced Meter rollout in US is making good progress, with 124 million meters installed. Customers should also benefit from measurement data and become more #EnergyLiterate
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/us-smart-meter-penetration-continues-steady-growth-tops-100m-in-operation/639293/