How "America First" policies may impact mineral and hydrocarbon supply chains

Geopolitics, which dominated mining & metals sentiment in 2024, promises to further fragment markets in 2025. To understand the market landscape, White & Case conducted its ninth annual survey of industry participants.

There is a tendency to think of data as generic, especially when it is vast, but the uniqueness of mineral data makes it the ultimate non-commodity, primed to take advantage of AI.

There is significant interest in investing into the rejuvenation of brownfield projects, but these projects face construction law challenges.

The mining & metals sector, long perceived by the broader markets as an old-fashioned heavy industry, is embracing technological innovation and new forms of partnership as it seeks to harness productivity growth and the energy transition.

2023 was a boom year for interest in the mining & metals sector from an ever-expanding array of manufacturers, consumers, and governments. 2024 promises more of the same.

Despite political uncertainty and a slowdown in GDP growth across Latin America, there are plenty of bright spots and opportunities on the horizon for those who know where to find them.

Lithium is one of the most important minerals when it comes to the energy transition, and Latin America is one of the most important regions for producing lithium.

Geography—as much as geology—is driving commercial activity and opportunities for mining & metals firms as decarbonization accelerates

Delivering growth through sustainable development

Financing new mines is and always has been a risky business. Long project timelines, price volatility, navigating political conditions, ESG risks and more are now colliding with rising interest rates and fears of a global economic downturn.

In the world of shifting geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for mineral & metal security is changing the way governments, regulators, sector participants and lenders evaluate foreign investment.

A review of women on boards and C-suite positions in the mining industry 2012 – 2022

Europe is turning towards metals recycling as a core component of an industrial hedging strategy around decarbonisation, reshaping its energy security in the process. 

M&A Explorer | The industry’s deal rally in Q4 2022 sets the stage for a strong year ahead

Geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures may have overtaken ESG as the top concerns for the mining & metals sector, but there is little expectation that ESG factors will diminish for investors and firms in 2023.

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

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.

Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

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

COP26 Video Series

The mining & metals industry is critical to the success of the world's transition towards net zero, both in reducing its own carbon footprint and providing the materials that will deliver a cleaner and more sustainable future

PGMs are helping to ensure that Southern African mining remains relevant and is contributing to the global clean and green transition

Taking ESG matters seriously improves business performance; ESG best practice must become integral to the business and should be a "given" in any mining project.