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Resourcing for tomorrow: Building resilience for mining companies

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11/14/2025 · 4 minute read

The mining sector sits at the heart of the global economy and is a foundational component of the energy transition, supplying the critical minerals that power electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and storage systems. North American miners are uniquely positioned to lead this charge, but only if they can embed resilience into every stage of their decades-long lifecycle.

The cost of uncertainty: Why resilience is the new currency of leadership

In today’s volatile environment, blind spots are costly. Unplanned disruptions —stemming from climate-related events, equipment failures, cyberattacks, geopolitical shocks, or people risks — can halt production, drive financial losses, and undermine stakeholder confidence.

Resilience is no longer a defensive posture; it is a source of advantage and the new currency of mining leadership. The most competitive organizations will be those that anticipate risks, adapt quickly, and maintain continuity amid this complexity.

By combining forward-looking strategies with data-driven decision-making, you can better protect your workforce, safeguard your operations, and position your organization as an indispensable player in a more sustainable world.

Unlocking opportunity: The five risks shaping mining’s future

Your organization faces a complex web of interconnected risks that require a holistic risk management strategy. The complete guide, Resourcing for tomorrow: Building resilience for mining companies, highlights five risk areas with the greatest implications for miners today and explores how developing resilience in each can turn uncertainty into opportunity.

The full report provides detailed guidance on how to proactively manage the following risk categories:

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Climate adaptation and sustainability risks

Extreme weather is identified as the primary long-term risk over the next decade. Mining organizations must address the impacts of extreme weather and rising temperatures, as well as transition risks associated with decarbonization. Key strategies include using physical climate risk modeling to identify vulnerable assets and developing comprehensive net zero plans.

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Equipment maintenance and availability

Equipment breakdown poses a significant risk that can delay production for extended periods, or even trigger mine closure. Because specialized equipment often has replacement lead times that can take months or years, resilience hinges on establishing robust maintenance systems and incorporating preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance strategies. A well-crafted strategy for critical spares and storage is equally crucial.

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Cyber risk and foundational technology

Digital transformation has opened the floodgates to a host of new cyber exposures. Cyberattacks, whether targeted or untargeted, threaten foundational technology and can impact employee safety, company security, finances, and reputation. Mining leaders must prioritize strong cyber hygiene, including multi-factor authentication and endpoint detection and response, and establish clear incident response plans.

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Geopolitical uncertainty

Geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts are driving market volatility in mining, fueled by rising demand for critical minerals essential to the energy transition. Mining companies face evolving environmental regulations and trade policies, requiring robust political risk management focused on supply chain transparency, active local community engagement, and compliance to maintain their social license to operate.

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People risk and the talent gap

An organization’s most valuable asset is its people, yet the sector is grappling with a critical talent gap and skills shortage, intensified by the retirement of experienced leaders. Effectively managing people risk means reimagining the workforce through a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, investing in talent development and succession planning, and fostering the psychosocial health and safety of employees.

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Resourcing for tomorrow: Building resilience for mining companies

Access strategies to secure a stronger, more sustainable future for your organization.

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Today’s mining leaders must embrace resilience as a strategic priority. This report provides detailed strategies, data-driven insights, and risk management frameworks necessary to protect your assets and operations, strengthen your workforce pipeline, and adapt, innovate, and thrive in the face of ongoing uncertainty.

Don't let blind spots cost you — gain the advantage you need to succeed for decades to come.

Learn how to navigate volatility, strengthen your foundation, and position your organization as an indispensable driver of the global energy transition.

Download the full report to master the 5 critical risks for modern mining resilience.

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