Financial crime flourishes in a downturn, and the mining & metals sector is not immune to it. The sector faces a number of industry-specific risks, and will need to react to the ensuing likely surge in enforcement activity.

Participants in the mining & metals supply chain will see many challenges—but also opportunities—in playing both offense and defense in an economic downturn.

China is looking beyond its borders to maximize the returns from the minerals needed to make the energy transition happen.

Mining & metals companies have been increasingly focusing on enhancing their environmental, social and governance credentials in recent years as part of the energy transition. But with a global recession looming, will they be able to maintain their commitment?

A steady supply of minerals critical to the energy transition must be ensured through the expected recession.

Softening commodity prices and economic headwinds may deter miners and metal companies from deploying the significant capital expenditure required to decarbonize.

Is the mining & metals sector prepared for a global downturn?

The global drive towards a low-carbon circular economy and increased focus on ESG are creating many new opportunities for metal recycling projects. But is scrap the answer to the growing demand for green metals?

Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change.

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) brings together countries to address global climate change issues.

PGMs are helping Southern African mining remain relevant and contributing to a global clean and green transition

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Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America

COVID-19 has created strong incentives for investment in digital infrastructure in Latin America, especially in 5G, private networks, data centers and fiberoptic cables

A disruptive era portends a new wave of disputes using well-established frameworks for commercial and investment arbitration