THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Welcome to this month’s edition of our Mining News Roundup, where we bring together the key global mining updates — the projects, policies, and market moves you need to know. Major Projects Harmony – Eva Copper Mine (Australia):A $1.6B FID has been approved, with first production expected in 2028. Simandou (Guinea):Operations have officially launched, marking […]

The mining industry continues to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition — but October made one thing clear: growth and sustainability don’t always move in sync. From U.S. regulatory rollbacks to new investment in gold and antimony, the sector is walking a fine line between critical mineral demand, environmental pressure, and shifting […]

From 3-5 September, Nicky Stubbs and David Jones-Cooper will be representing Stratum International at ADU in Perth, WA – a leading annual forum for African mining and investment, hosted by Paydirt Media Pty Ltd. If you’re attending or will be in Perth during that week, they’d be happy to connect. You can reach Nicky at […]

At senior levels, technical capability is rarely in question. But understanding how a leader will perform under pressure, integrate with a team, or shape culture is far more complex. In this article, Annelize Lombard, Stratum’s Head of Research – Site, addresses common misconceptions around psychometric assessments and explores how, when used effectively, they add clarity […]