The War Below Author Interview

Ernest Scheyder Discusses the Budding Critical Mineral Economy

In this Q&A, an in-depth discussion explores the intricate relationship between the emerging critical mineral economy and the costs it weighs on rural and Indigenous communities.

This is particularly true in the state of Nevada, where an influx of federal funding and state-level tax incentives are seeking to kickstart a critical mineral economy necessary to support the renewable energy transition. But while critical minerals provide foundational components to all of our electronic devices – from everyday technologies like cell phones and laptops, to renewable energy technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries – extracting them from the ground does not come without its costs.

The subject matter expert in this interview is:

• Ernest Scheyder, author of The War Below, Reuters correspondent

The full article can be read here.

https://sierranevadaally.org/2024/03/18/author-interview-looking-at-the-impact-of-the-critical-minerals-in-nevada-and-beyond/