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Mining

Silicon anodes for batteries unlock greater energy density and faster charging times
A conversation with Rick Costantino of Group14.
Jul 31 • David Roberts
44:28
How to reduce the impact of mining
A conversation with Johanna Wolfson of Azolla Ventures.
Jun 4, 2025 • David Roberts
1:00:46
What to think about deep-sea mining for clean-energy minerals
A conversation with journalist Daniel Ackerman.
Oct 26, 2022
48:06
The minerals used by clean-energy technologies
From aluminum to zinc.
Feb 7, 2022 • David Roberts
18:46
Minerals and the clean-energy transition: the basics
A challenge, but not a dealbreaker.
Jan 21, 2022 • David Roberts
19:37
Discussion thread: materials and mining
The rapid proliferation of batteries and solar panels has highlighted the environmental and ethical issues involved in mining key materials like lithium…
Dec 3, 2021 • David Roberts
Volts podcast: battery analyst Chloe Holzinger on the possible futures for lithium-ion
A wide-ranging conversation on batteries, materials, and innovations.
May 17, 2021 • David Roberts
1:47:07
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