2025 put mining & metals at the heart of geopolitical competition. In 2026, the sector faces a decision: Be a pawn or a player in a business cycle and environment structurally driven by a geopolitical race for mineral security and national power.

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.

M&A Explorer | The continent's growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up

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.

Fueling a sustainable future

Namibia's regulatory environment, stable economy and rich mineral resources make it an attractive investment destination in Africa. Investors should view Namibia as a key emerging investment hub on the continent.

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.

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

H1 2021 dealmaking within the continent appears to be turning a corner

Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe

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

H1 2021 dealmaking within the continent appears to be turning a corner  

Navigating a changing business landscape in Africa and beyond

Transformative technologies are ushering in a new era of efficiency, safety and growth1