Andreas Svanlund—business strategist, public speaker, and corporate executive— had early involvement in shaping discussions around Norway’s emerging deep-sea mineral industry. He has worked at the intersection of geopolitics, supply chains, and resource strategy, helping to connect the dots between marine minerals and questions of resilience and security. From advising and building networks across politics, diplomacy, and industry, to contributing to the broader debate leading up to Norway’s 2024 parliamentary decision on exploration, Andreas brings an inside view of how this new sector is taking shape.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Deep Sea Mining and Its Context03:29 Andreas Svanlund's Background and Experience05:14 The Shift in Narrative: From Sustainability to Security07:27 Understanding Vulnerabilities in Mineral Supply Chains12:38 Drivers of Change in the International Economy14:58 The Deconstruction of Stability in Global Systems22:58 The Future of Deep Sea Mining in Norway25:20 The Importance of Resilience in Mineral Sourcing28:01 The Environmental and Economic Implications of Mining30:18 The Strategic Importance of Minerals for National Security39:48 Geopolitical Influences on Deep Sea Mining41:40 The Role of Politics in Mining Regulations44:33 Media Bias and Public Perception47:56 Resistance to Change in Deep Sea Mining51:37 The Importance of Trust in Decision-Making56:34 Navigating Trade-Offs in Mining Decisions01:01:39 Building Trust Through Common Goals01:06:36 Decentralization and Innovation in Industry01:13:49 Finding Common Purpose in Society

Theme Music Tamarack by Jesse Matas

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