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Show Notes
Did you know that Australia is the world's largest lithium producer?
In this episode, you'll learn more about the battery business – a complex area given its reliance on the mining sector and the associated challenges involved in extracting primary resources.
Listeners will gain an expert-led view of the global battery industry, and how mining, sustainability and policy intersect to power the next generation of economic growth.
Key areas covered include:
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What lithium is and how it powers everything from EVs to renewable storage systems
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Why "battery passports" are redefining responsible mining
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The opportunities and risks for Australia in refining and manufacturing
Listen now for expert-led views and insights.
Host: Patrick Viljoen, Policy Lead ESG, CPA Australia
Guest: Jairo Bernal FCPA, CFO of Wildcat Resources Limited and the former Head of Finance and Company Secretary at Chilean lithium mining company SQ
Learn more about the global mining industry and Jairo Bernal in this article on INTHEBLACK.
And this article outlines the opportunity ahead for Australia's battery industry.
Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.
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