Mining and mineral resources have always been a lightning rod for economic and political power, and the modern era is no different – 2025 has seen a market acceleration in states and private companies vying for the world's...more
On 25 March 2025, the European Commission ('Commission') announced the list of 47 Strategic Projects designated under the Critical Raw Materials Act ('CRMA'). Each of these Strategic Projects will support in forming strong...more
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....more
1/15/2025
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Relations
In December 2023 – January 2024, we conducted a straw poll of 240 decision makers in the mining & metals sector via an online survey. While the findings are subject to the limitations of sample-based information, they do...more
2/1/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Global Economy ,
Global Market ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Metals ,
Mining ,
Natural Resources ,
Supply Chain
As we embark on our third year of Latin America Focus, the ever-evolving landscape in the region brings fresh opportunities and challenges for local, regional and international businesses.
After an extremely positive...more
11/6/2023
/ Arbitration ,
Chapter 11 ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Exports ,
Foreign Investment ,
Imports ,
Insolvency ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Latin America ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Treaty
Lithium is one of the most important minerals when it comes to the energy transition, and Latin America is one of the most important regions for producing lithium.
As governments and companies race to secure supplies of...more
Geography—as much as geology—is driving commercial activity and opportunities for mining & metals firms as decarbonization accelerates -
The old adage—credited to J. Paul Getty—goes, "The meek shall inherit the Earth, but...more
9/20/2023
/ Cross-Border ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Investment ,
Manufacturers ,
Metals ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Oil & Gas ,
UK
Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more
7/12/2023
/ Africa ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Angola ,
Biden Administration ,
Biodiversity ,
Capital Markets ,
Climate Change ,
Energy Reform ,
Energy Sector ,
Exporters ,
Food Supply ,
Foreign Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Kenya ,
Metals ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Oil & Gas ,
Private Sector ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Relations ,
United States ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Well Drilling
In the world of shifting geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for mineral & metal security is changing the way governments, regulators, sector participants and...more
Even with the exceptional deal activity seen in 2021, the mining & metals sector saw a run of M&A transactions in 2022 not seen in a decade, resulting in a grand total of 288 deals worth US$88.2 billion for the year. Net...more
Geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures may have overtaken ESG as the top concerns for the mining & metals sector, but there is little expectation that ESG factors will diminish for investors and firms in 2023....more
1/19/2023
/ Capital Markets ,
Climate Change ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Metals ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Popular ,
Sustainability
Participants in the mining & metals supply chain will see many challenges—but also opportunities—in playing both offense and defense in an economic downturn.
Despite the heady profits reported by many in 2021 and the first...more
Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change. Will 2022 cement the mining &...more
2/7/2022
/ Capital Markets ,
Climate Change ,
Commodities ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Metals ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Popular ,
Sustainability