29 January 2025: As the mining and metals sector enters 2025, a new approach to leadership will be key to navigating challenges like volatile supply chains and potential metal shortages, with organisations that focus on innovation and flexibility more likely to win the day.
This was the key message out of the 17th edition of Tracking the Trends, Deloitte’s global report that explores the key trends and issues facing mining and metals companies in the coming year.
Deloitte Australia Mining & Metals Leader Nicki Ivory said: “We are very much in a period of transformation and change. Miners must embrace digital innovation and sustainable practices, whether environmental or cultural, to ensure the industry continues to evolve and create a better future.
“Success in 2025 will be driven by how smart we are in every aspect of operations—smart in how we use technology, smart in developing teams, smart in crafting ESG strategies, and smart in business practices. It's this intelligence across all fronts that will lead to optimal decisions being made.
"As AI becomes increasingly integrated into mining, it will transform exploration and operations. By merging geoscience data, accelerating target identification, and enhancing safety through predictive analytics, it will reduce costs and improve timelines. AI will also enhance sustainability reporting with accurate data, helping track and improve environmental performance, ensuring accountability to sustainability goals.
"Through embracing this change, we can shape a resilient, efficient, and sustainable future for the mining industry, driving long-term success and positive global impact."
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