09.10.2024
The energy and digital transition promises to free us from our addiction to fossil fuels, but seems to be tipping us into a new era: that of metals. What issues does their exploitation raise?
Guillaume Pitron, journalist and researcher associated with IRIS, specialist in critical raw materials, answered our questions during his participation in the debate on the theme “Geopolitics of metals: new gold rush?” organized as part of the Geopolitics of Nantes on September 27 and 28, 2024:
– How does the race for rare metals shape rare metals?
– How can we explain the EU’s difficulties with critical minerals? What measures could be put in place to remedy this?
– There is talk of opening a lithium mine in France by 2028. This project divides public opinion. Is it realistic?
– How are ESG criteria taken into account in the metal industry, and what challenges do they pose in terms of compliance with environmental standards?
