Mining & Metals

The future of mining and metals is focused on embracing digital while optimising productivity and portfolios. 

Disruption is fast reshaping the mining and metals sector’s perception of where the biggest risks and opportunities may lie. The climate crisis, geopolitical issues and rising stakeholder expectations are increasingly significant forces of change. We see more opportunities than risks for miners willing to make the transformational changes needed to drive long-term value. With license to operate increasingly linked to an organisation’s ability to access resources, capital and debt, a proactive approach to these challenges is critical. Demand for minerals, materials and metals from clean energy technologies is expected to increase exponentially — and miners will need to overcome several challenges to meet this demand — building agility to manage price volatility, substitution threats and changing demands is key. For a sector in the midst of transformation, increasing the participation of women in mining — and all the proven benefits they bring — is simply too big an opportunity to ignore. Gender diversity is a business imperative for mining and metals companies as they build a strong, sustainable future.

We take a whole-of-value-chain approach to help you to seize the potential of digital to fast-track productivity, balance portfolios and set a clear road map for the new energy future.


Our latest thinking

Are the global winds of change sending offshore in a new direction?

Turbulent times in the offshore wind sector could change the way large-scale energy projects are built and funded in future. Read more in RECAI 62.

14 Nov 2023 Arnaud de Giovanni +1

Will local ambition fast-track or frustrate the global energy transition?

The Inflation Reduction Act has triggered competition in renewables, but could unbalance international capital allocation. Read more in RECAI 61.

13 Jun 2023 Ben Warren +1

Why wavering consumer confidence could stall the energy transition

The Energy Consumer Confidence Index reveals that the impact of the energy transition is hitting home. Discover more.

24 Apr 2023 Greg Guthridge

Five ways oil and gas can lead the race to decarbonization

The traditional strengths of the oil and gas sector could help fund and fast-track new energy solutions – if companies act now. Read more.

06 Dec 2022 Saulius Adomaitis

    Global mining and metals top 10 business risks and opportunities – 2024

    Read our annual survey highlighting the latest risks and opportunities for mining and metals companies.


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