For this eighth episode of DST, Christian Harbulot and Arnaud de Morgny welcome Didier Julienne, a recognized expert in mining policy and former executive of international groups specializing in metals, steel, and raw materials.
At the heart of the discussion: disinformation surrounding “rare metals.”
We will demonstrate that this is a construct of information warfare and how this confusion undermines the foundations of a genuine national strategy. From the abandonment of French mines to the inconsistencies in exploiting CNRS innovations, the interview reveals the deep flaws in our relationship with critical resources, mineral exploration, and reindustrialization. Can we rearm an industrial policy without a metallurgical base? Where are the real obstacles: technical, political, or cognitive? A hard-hitting conversation, informed by experience, clarity, and strategic determination.
