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Bio
Konstantin is an experienced researcher and mining industry professional. He recently completed a PhD at the University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. His research explores the implications of the energy transition on the demand for minerals and metals and the role that circular economy strategies can play in extracting natural resources in more sustainable ways.. Prior to joining Oxford University, Konstantin advised governments in West Africa on the management of natural resource revenues and worked in the innovation and sustainability teams of a multinational mining company.
Abstract
The global transition towards net-zero carbon economies is driving unprecedented demand for critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies. While the circular economy (CE) concept has emerged as a promising paradigm offering pathways to reduce demand for critical energy transition minerals through strategies like recycling and reuse, evidence suggests these downstream-focused strategies alone cannot meet the growing mineral requirements for global decarbonisation, necessitating continued primary extraction. This session examines how CE principles, strategies and practices can be applied to mining operations to address the dual challenge of securing critical minerals while minimising societal-environmental impacts.
