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Technology, talent and innovation strategy are becoming increasingly connected in mining. AI, automation and digital systems are changing discovery, decision-making and operations, while new physical technologies could reshape how rock is broken, moved and processed. The challenge is turning that potential into repeatable gains in productivity, safety and environmental performance. Moving beyond p...

In this episode, recorded live at the Fastmarkets European Battery Raw Materials Conference in Budapest, TDi's Joséphine Quioc sits down with Astrid Karamira of the International Lithium Association (ILiA) to unpack what downstream companies really expect from lithium producers today. Joséphine and Astrid discuss: - What's changed in the industry over the past 12 months - The ESG topic l...

Critical minerals supply chains have moved from an efficiency problem to an economic-security and industrial-strategy problem. Export restrictions, geopolitical competition, volatile prices and heavy concentration in processing have made governments more willing to use public finance, strategic offtake, stockpiling and allied partnerships to create alternative supply.  The challenge is translating...

As demand for critical minerals accelerates, the gap between ambition and delivery continues to widen. Projects remain slow to advance, often taking decades due to regulatory complexity, capital discipline, and operational constraints. The industry is being pushed to move beyond planning and into execution that delivers tangible outcomes. The speakers in this podcast are: Darryn Quayle: Vice Presi...

For many years, climate discussions have focused on emissions reduction and net-zero commitments. But increasingly, companies and investors are asking a different question: how will a changing climate affect the places where we operate, the materials we produce, and the communities and supply chains that support them? This episode explores how climate models, emissions scenarios and site-level haz...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of finance, justice and the energy transition - and what a truly “just” approach to mining looks like in practice. We discuss the role of investors in helping to ensure the transition to net zero is not only fast, but fair - and why justice, accountability and strong institutions may be the defining ESG issues of our time. Speakers include: Soledad Mill...

Across the world, thousands of mining operations will enter closure and transition in the next two decades. The question of what happens to mining developments once extraction stops – how closure is planned, financed, governed, and who should take responsibility – are defining issues for an industry facing fresh scrutiny amidst debates around critical minerals and a just energy transition.   In th...

As global energy priorities shift, coal is re-entering the conversation in Africa - raising complex questions around investment, sustainability and energy equity. In this episode, we discuss whether renewed coal investment is real, what ‘clean coal’ means in practice, and how coal may fit within Just Energy Transition commitments. Speakers include: Assheton Stewart Carter I Executive Chair and Fou...

In this episode, we explore how large-scale mining projects can be designed as engines of economic development. Our speakers discuss mining infrastructure at a landscape-scale, the role of mineral corridors, infrastructure-led industrialisation, and the mindset shifts needed from investors, governments and companies to deliver long-term inclusive impact and shared prosperity. Speakers include: Ass...

Marie-Chantal Kaninda joined Glencore DRC six years ago as Executive Director and Head of Corporate Affairs. Since July 2022, she has chaired the Board of Directors of Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), and since January 2023, she has held the position of President of Glencore DRC. She has more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry, acquired in large international groups such as Ashanti Gol...

Africa's current geopolitical landscape is shaping opportunities and risks for the continent.  In this podcast, we explore how global competition, governance, and policy choices could influence Africa’s ability to capture long-term value from its critical mineral wealth.  Speakers include: Assheton Stewart Carter I Executive Chair and Founder at TDi Sustainability Isabelle Ramdoo I Director o...

This is the second of three Community Voices podcasts, as part of the Mining Indaba 2026 special podcast series.  This episode explores the realities for local communities of mining’s expansion in the Hwange region of Zimbabwe. This is a conversation about evidence, accountability and why and how ‘stronger together’ can and must include community voices. Speakers include: Assheton Stewart Carter I...

This is the second of our three Community Voices podcasts, as part of the Mining Indaba 2026 special podcast series. In this episode, we speak to Dr Matondo Estrela Garcia Cardoso, one of the winners of this year’s Community Voices competition, run by The Impact Facility and the Mining Indaba organisers.  Development minerals like sand, clay and limestone underpin local economies across Africa, ye...

This is the first of three Community Voices podcasts, as part of the Mining Indaba 2026 special podcast series.  This podcast focusses on Yamikani Jimusole - a Malawian miner, gemologist, entrepreneur and visionary leader. Yamikani is one of the winners of this year’s Community Voices competition, run by The Impact Facility and the Mining Indaba organisers.  A gemologist by training, Yamikani has...

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 dis...

This podcast discusses the shifting sources of capital surrounding mining, considers ESG risk and responsibility in terms of mining finance and looks forward to discuss what financing innovations - whether structures, partnerships or instruments - are most promising in delivering both speed and responsibility. Speakers include: Assheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder, TDi Sustainab...

This episode discusses the crucial role of mining in supporting high-growth industries such as defence, electric vehicles (EVs), and artificial intelligence (AI). The speakers examine the  essential mineral requirements for these industries and the supply chain vulnerabilities and challenges associated with meeting surging global demand. Speakers include: Amanda van Dyke | Founder | Critical Miner...

This episode explores how critical minerals are reshaping global supply chains. The discussion unpacks copper’s “critical” status, midstream bottlenecks, and the push for cleaner, more resilient production.  From AI-driven exploration to circularity limits and permitting challenges, the speakers examine what it will take to secure responsible, transparent supply for the energy transition—and why c...

This podcast covers the challenges of financing mining projects and accelerating development timelines by attracting capital.  The speakers discuss navigating regulatory hurdles, and using innovative financing strategies to bring projects to fruition more efficiently. Speakers include: Sylvain Eckert | Partner - Infravia Capital Partners Assheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder, TDi...

The conversation focuses on how to accelerate the clean energy transition from a policy perspective and promote a circular economy — with particular attention to key challenges and strategies. Speakers on this episode: James  Watson | Director General - Eurometaux Assheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder - TDi Sustainability

This episode explores how geopolitics is reshaping the landscape for critical minerals and the mining sector. The discussion highlights how export controls, tariffs, and investment policies are redefining access to key resources such as copper, lithium, and rare earths—and why these minerals are now viewed as strategic assets.  The speakers examine differing approaches in the United States and Eur...

This episode goes beyond traditional ESG considerations to explore the evolving field of the circular economy and sustainability in mining. From recycling technologies to waste management solutions, mining companies are adopting circular economy principles to minimise environmental footprints and drive long-term sustainability. The speakers explore innovative ways to reduce waste, maximise resourc...

In this episode, we unpack what “transition finance” means in practice—moving beyond mere labels to the hard levers of industrial decarbonisation. The discussion dives into financing pathways for steel and mining: electrified and biofuel haul fleets, trolley-assist, renewable Purchase Power Agreements, and designing new projects for net zero from day one (not retrofitting later).  We explore how c...

The rush for critical minerals increasingly requires sourcing from artisanal and small-scale mining, raising concerns about potential human rights abuses, land degradation and conflict, yet at the same time offering potential opportunities for economic growth, employment and vital contributions to supply chains if properly regulated.  In this podcast, our speakers explore what the new minerals era...

Across the globe, the mining sector is undergoing a transformation. Rapid technological change, automation, and digitisation are reshaping the very nature of mining work — creating new roles, requiring new skills, and shifting the dynamics of traditional operations. At the same time, the industry faces increasing pressure to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive global labour market. T...