Mining & Metals

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

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The 2025 risks and opportunities for the gold  mining sector

The 2025 risks and opportunities for the gold mining sector

M&A and Capital Raising 2024 Trends and 2025 Outlook

The mining sector must invest at least US$2.1 trillion by 2050 to meet the rising demand. In 2024, M&A activity was driven by companies focusing on transition minerals like copper and lithium or doubling down on metallurgical coal investments.

Top three risks and opportunities facing the battery minerals sector

The battery minerals (lithium, nickel and cobalt) sector is going to be extremely volatile as it scales production to meet surging demand from the energy transition for use in energy storage and electric vehicle batteries.

Top 10 risks and opportunities for mining and metals companies in 2025

An EY survey of mining companies shows transformation is critical, requiring innovation, collaboration and agility to reshape the future with confidence.

How bold action can accelerate the world’s multiple energy transitions

Our energy system is reshaping at speed, but in different ways across different markets. Three accelerators can fast-track change. Learn more.

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.

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.

How Europe can unblock the midstream battery materials bottleneck

Explore how battery materials capacity holdups along the midstream are impacting Europe’s ability to develop a local and sustainable battery economy. Learn More

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.

How a modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) system supports growth

Diamondback Energy implements SAP S/4HANA® for a quick-to-market solution with minimal business disruptions.

How miners can accelerate gender diversity

The mining and metals sector will play a critical role in building a clean, sustainable energy future. Accelerating gender diversity can help organisations access the skills and innovation they will need to drive their own transformation and that of their industry.



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