THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

By David Jones-Cooper As demand for critical minerals accelerates and mining companies look to deliver increasingly complex projects, access to experienced leadership is becoming one of the sector’s greatest challenges. We spoke with Stratum’s Director of Executive Search, David Jones-Cooper, about the talent trends shaping the future of mining. What makes the current commodity cycle […]

August saw strong investment into mining projects, continued momentum in copper development, increasing government support for critical minerals and growing emphasis on energy security, supply chain resilience and project delivery.

The global mining sector continues to see strong momentum across major project development, exploration activity and strategic investment in critical minerals. From major copper agreements in South America to expanding exploration programmes across Africa, companies are positioning themselves to meet rising demand driven by electrification and the energy transition. At the same time, governments and […]

This month’s mining news highlight a sector focused on large-scale project expansion, strategic resource security, and operational strengthening. Major investments in gold and rare earths signal long-term supply ambitions, while governments tighten control over critical minerals. At the same time, leadership changes, economic contributions, and resilient commodity demand—particularly for platinum—underscore continued industry growth despite minor […]