A New Season of the CIRAN Podcast is out!


The CIRAN project is excited to launch a New Season of its podcast series, “Reconciling Two Societal Needs: Resource Extraction and Nature Conservation.” – Listen to it on PodBean and YouTube.

In Season 2 of the CIRAN Podcast, we will dive deep into the evolving landscape of Critical Raw Materials and sustainable mining in Europe and beyond.

This season brings together an impressive lineup of thought leaders and experts who explore the intersection of innovation, policy, community engagement, and environmental stewardship in the mining sector. From Europe’s regulatory challenges and the public perception of mining, to funding critical minerals supply chains and technological breakthroughs, each episode presents rich discussions that contribute to shaping the future of responsible raw materials sourcing.

What to expect in this Second Season of the CIRAN Podcast:

  • Mining in Europe’s backyard and the NIMBY mindset.
  • Securing ethical and sustainable critical minerals supply chains.
  • Advancements in sustainable mining technologies.
  • The vital role of community engagement and social responsibility.
  • Harmonizing mining with nature conservation.
  • Political and regulatory challenges impacting Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
  • Public perception and trust-building in the mining sector.

Join us as we navigate the path to a sustainable, resilient, and responsible raw materials value chain.

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Stay tuned for a thought-provoking journey into the future of responsible resource management!


S2 EPISODE 1 has just been released – Listen to it NOW!


Available on PodBean and wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 1 – “Mining in Europe’s Backyard and the NIMBY Movement” with Peter Tom Jones

In our opening episode, Peter Tom Jones tackles the complex reality of mining in Europe, exploring why the Not-In-My-Backyard (NIMBY) mindset prevails and what it means for Europe’s clean energy transition.

Jones highlights the urgent need to reconcile public perception with geopolitical realities and the demand for CRMs. A compelling discussion on the future of “Made-in-Europe” clean-tech supply chains.

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