RAW TALKS

S01E02 - The geopolitics of resources: A global chess game

From lithium and rare earths to copper, cobalt, and critical minerals, raw materials are no longer just economic assets, they have become strategic tools shaping global power dynamics. In this episode of Raw Talks, host Roman Stiftner explores how access to resources is influencing international relations, trade alliances, industrial strategies, and geopolitical tensions across the world. Joining the conversation is Ed Conway, Economics and Data Editor at Sky News, and author of the best seller 'Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future'. Hebrings his perspective on the growing importance of critical resources in shaping global economies and political agendas. Together, they examine how the race for strategic materials is transforming supply chains and redefining power structures across regions and industries. As demand for critical raw materials accelerates through the energy transition and technological transformation, competition for supply chains is intensifying. Who controls the resources of the future? How are nations positioning themselves in this high-stakes race? And what does this mean for Europe’s resilience, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy? Tune in as we unpack the complex global chess game behind the materials powering modern society and discover why the future of geopolitics may increasingly be written in minerals. RAW TALKS (also searched as RawTalks) is a podcast series produced by EUMICON. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

S01E01 - Raw Materials 101: The backbone of modern society

We often describe today’s economy as digital, service-based, and increasingly immaterial. In reality, every technology and system we rely on is built on physical resources. The first episode of Raw Talks challenges the idea of a “weightless” world and highlights the material foundations of modern society. From renewable energy systems to digital infrastructure, raw materials such as copper, lithium, and rare earth elements are essential to economic development, the energy transition, and technological progress. Host Roman Stiftner is joined by Dr. Karen Hanghøj, Director of the British Geological Survey, to examine how minerals and metals underpin key sectors and why their importance is often underestimated in policy and public debate. RAW TALKS (also searched as RawTalks) is a podcast series produced by EUMICON. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

RAW TALKS - Intro episode: Meet with the host

In this opening episode of Raw Talks (also searched as RawTalks), host Roman Stiftner, Director General of EUMICON, introduces the podcast and its mission: to unpack one of Europe’s most pressing challenges, securing sustainable and reliable access to raw materials. Get a preview of what’s ahead this season, from the basics of raw materials to global competition, circular economy solutions, and Europe’s long-term strategy. This episode sets the stage for insightful conversations with experts shaping the future of raw materials and metals. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.