The growth and demand for critical minerals is impressive and daunting, according to our first guest, Duncan Wood, the Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, a Washington DC based think tank. We can’t have an energy transition without extractive resources, Wood says, and the race is on to secure them.
The fourth season of our award-winning This Is Mining podcast premiered in fall 2023 – see below for episode details. The Sudbury Mine Life Tour: Join me, Amber Mac, on my very first trip underground at a mine in Sudbury, Ontario! I went 1.5km underground –… Read More
Energy security. Environmental protection. Climate action. These ambitious goals set by the Government of Canada are often viewed as at odds with each other. But are they really? Or do they collectively represent a generational economic opportunity for Canadians? Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Anita Balakrishnan from The Logic and… Read More
With significant incentives from both levels of government and as major auto manufacturers make significant long-term investments, a localized EV supply chain is on the horizon. When will critical minerals from the North be ready to feed the new battery supply chain? What does the future of mining for critical… Read More
Canada has the critical minerals the world needs for electrification and a green energy future, but accessing them is not without roadblocks. Two major challenges are investment and permitting, both intertwined when it comes to the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples in major Northern development projects. JP Gladu, prominent… Read More
Renewable energy is dependent on critical minerals, but where they come from and how ethical and responsible that production is present two very pressing questions. Join Amber as she tackles the topics of responsible sourcing, ESG and supply chain challenges with Trent Mell, an entrepreneur in the battery metals and… Read More
This is Mining: The Podcast, produced by AmberMac Media Inc. in partnership with the Ontario Mining Association, is the proud winner of Best Branded Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards. celebrating outstanding podcasts produced by Canadian podcasters, editors, and producers. Other nominees in this category include The Disruptors (RBC), and Behind… Read More
Last year, I co-hosted and we co-produced a new podcast series called This is Mining. We’re back with another new season, including 4 episodes coming over the next few weeks. Episode 1: Robotics, Automation, & the 21st Century Miner with Professor Joshua Marshall In this episode, Queen’s University Engineering Professor,… Read More
In this 4-part series, we’re going to explore stories of human transformation connected to Ontario’s mining industry. You may be surprised to learn how our abundance of minerals offers hope for the future and the opportunity to make the world a better place. Episode 1: Economic Hope & the… Read More