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Episode Synopsis
As the world shifts towards renewable energy production, experts predict that mining will play a critical role in the extraction of minerals necessary for technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries.
Head of UNSW School of Minerals Energy Resources Engineering, Professor Ismet Canbulat, and Rae O'Brien, Executive General Manager of Mining Excellence with Centennial Energy Company, joins STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss the role of mining as the world transitions to a greener future.
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Head of UNSW School of Minerals Energy Resources Engineering, Professor Ismet Canbulat, and Rae O'Brien, Executive General Manager of Mining Excellence with Centennial Energy Company, joins STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss the role of mining as the world transitions to a greener future.
For more information on our speakers or for a full transcription of this episode, visit our website.
of our stories on mining:
8 things you never knew about mining on Mars, the Moon... and even asteroids!
Humans have big plans for mining in space – but there are many things holding us back
Mars settlement likely by 2050 says UNSW expert – but not at levels predicted by Elon Musk
Lunar architecture: small step for 3D printers, giant leap for humankind
Let’s connect:
Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest research and news from UNSW Engineering.
We would like to show our respects and acknowledge the Bedegal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Kensington campus is situated on, and to Elders past and present.
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