Dave Lawie - AI and the Critical Metals Crisis: Can Technology Close the Supply Gap?

The Prospector News Podcast · Apr 7, 2026 · 52m

Michael Fox welcomes returning guest Dr. Dave Lawie Chief Geoscientist at IMDEX to discuss the global gap in critical metals supply and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the mining industry. From mining and refining challenges—particularly China’s dominance in refined supply—to the promise of AI-powered exploration and materials discovery, this episode dives deep into how technology could accelerate resource efficiency and battery innovation. Dave introduces Rockstein, IMDEX’s new geological AI analysis system, designed to revolutionize mineral identification and global data…