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# Top 10 Risks and Opportunities for Mining and Metals Companies in 2025
Sift through mining news in this week's nugget.
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Jan 15, 2025
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### 📰 In The News
**Top 10 Risks and Opportunities for Mining and Metals Companies in 2025**
- Capital is the No. 1 risk, with miners balancing growth and capital discipline to satisfy soaring demand for energy transition minerals.
- Miners have elevated environmental stewardship above a broader approach to ESG, with a laser focus on waste, water and nature positive.
- Resource and reserve depletion debuts at No. 4, amid soaring demand, rising exploration costs and a lack of new discoveries.
[Read More](https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/energy-resources/risks-opportunities)
**CHARTS: The Coming Critical Minerals Trade War is BRICS Short of a Load**
- The Trump administration's tariff threats and China's tightening of export controls on critical minerals like gallium and graphite are reshaping global supply chains, with rising prices and supply challenges driving investment in alternative sources and strategic stockpiling.
- While Western efforts to decouple from Chinese dominance in mining and processing remain slow, China continues to expand its influence, particularly in Africa, securing critical materials for future technologies.
[Read More](https://www.mining.com/charts-the-coming-critical-minerals-trade-war-is-brics-short-of-a-load/)
**Don’t Miss These Must-Attend Mining Conferences in 2025**
- Stay ahead in the booming mining industry by attending key conferences in 2025, which focus on critical minerals, sustainable practices, and innovative technologies.
- From PDAC in Toronto to Mines and Money Miami, these events provide invaluable opportunities for networking, investment insights, and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
[Read More](https://blog.tpd.com/dont-miss-these-must-attend-mining-conferences-in-2025)
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