Global Insight | May 2025

Mining and the future: Strategic perspectives on global resource management

In an era of rapid transformation, the global mining sector faces intensifying scrutiny, evolving regulations, and increasing expectations around transparency, sustainability, and resilience. This thought leadership brings together expert insights from Nexia professionals across the globe, offering guidance on navigating some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today.

From Catherine Tai of Davidson & Company LLP (Canada), we begin with a timely exploration of how to manage stakeholder expectations in audits, highlighting the importance of clear communication and professional scepticism in a complex reporting environment.

In Australia, Evelyn Tan of Nexia Perth unpacks the process and strategic considerations behind IPOs for mining companies, providing essential direction for businesses seeking capital market entry amid market volatility.

Turning to regulatory landscapes, Sujata Jaffer from Nexia Tanzania offers an insightful perspective on resource nationalisation, exploring the balance between national interests and investor confidence in resource-rich economies.

As sustainability becomes central to corporate strategy, Ayisha Zange of Nexia SAB&T (South Africa) examines how assurance in sustainable reporting can build stakeholder trust and improve long-term value creation.

Meanwhile, Jenny Brusgul from CohnReznick (U.S.) discusses how the sector can embrace sustainability in metals and mining, with a focus on integrating ESG frameworks into core operations.

On the technical accounting front, Kandice Peters Newman of Nexia SAB&T (South Africa) provides a clear breakdown of IFRIC 20, clarifying the accounting treatment of stripping costs in surface mining—a key issue for financial accuracy and compliance.

Operational resilience is the theme in Sreerag Mohan’s contribution from Nexia AJ (Botswana), where he highlights the importance of building resilience in the mining supply chain, particularly in the face of global disruptions.

Finally, Mirosław Siwiński of Nexia Advicero (Poland) explores the emerging impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and broader taxation trends on resource extraction, providing a forward-looking view on how international policy is shaping the future of mining economics.

Together, these contributions form a powerful resource for mining executives, investors, and policymakers seeking to adapt, innovate and lead in a challenging but opportunity-rich global environment.