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The Mineral Equation: Supply, Sustainability & Geopolitics
Summary of Episode #15:
Simon Michaux explores the physical requirements to phase out fossil fuels completely, emphasizing the sheer scale of the challenge. He discusses the estimated energy demand, the need for alternative power generation, and the limitations of global mineral resources to sustain the transition.
Michaux questions the feasibility of current transition plans. He highlights the necessity of a comprehensive raw materials strategy, incorporating recycling and alternative battery chemistries.
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Biography of Simon Michaux
Simon is a Senior Scientist at the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) in the Mineral Solutions Unit. He is a Basic degree Bach App., a Sc in Physics and Geology, and Phd in Mining Engineering from JKMRC University of Queensland. Simon worked 18 years in the Australian mining industry in research and development, 12 months at Ausenco in the private sector, 3 years in Belgium at the University of Liege researching Circular Economy and industrial recycling.
His research in Finland has been in the Minerals Intelligence in the MTR unit, before joining the KTR. Mineral processing and geometallurgy being developed.
Simon-s long term objectives include the development and transformation of the Circular Economy into a more practical system for the industrial ecosystem to navigate the twin challenges of the scarcity of technology minerals and the transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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