Dr. Liz Dennett , founder and CEO of Endolith joins Lydia to unpack why copper remains indispensable, how ore grades have plummeted over the last century, and how her company uses AI‑guided microbes to unlock metals others leave behind. From hydrometallurgy to monster cookies, this episode delivers science, storytelling and hope. Stay tuned until the end for Liz’s one‑sentence vision for a climate‑positive future.

🔗 Learn more about Endolith: https://www.endolithmining.com/