Treasuring the Earth: The Ethics of Mineral Extraction Mining has been an essential part of human development and continues to be a source of economic opportunity for millions of people worldwide. However, the uses for human "needs" versus human "wants" have come under increasing scrutiny. What should be our ethical compass in evaluating mineral projects in terms of their impacts, particularly among indigenous peoples? This lecture will be based on Dr. Ali's notable book "Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future" which has been profiled in Forbes magazine and received cover endorsements by two Nobel laureates (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)