Responsible mineral and energy futures: views at the nexus

摘要: Societal prosperity is underpinned by access to the increasingly interdependent resources of minerals and energy. In an era mineral resource constraints radical transition in energy sector, this paper reviews extent which a long-term view production use adopted both fields. A including mineral-energy nexus deemed be necessary (although not sufficient) for managing future transitions. Alarmingly, it identifies that generally considered 5-10 years ahead rather than several decades or more as Additionally, sectors are studied independently, with focus on nexus. With these findings evidence unaddressed problem, then focusses current forces change industry: namely community drivers regarding social licence operate, new technologies consumer government responsible minerals. As discussions sustainable development become displaced emerging discourse ‘responsible’ minerals, what discarded? Whilst considers chain-of-custody, does adopt overlooks Using three illustrative cases at (i) rare earths-renewables, (ii) coal-steel (iii) uranium nuclear we extend theoretical discussion range contemporary examples from perspectives producing (Australia) consuming countries (Japan, Switzerland) propose research agenda expanded notion recognises complexity connects progressing futures.