November tech talk: EY’s Top 10 risks and opportunities for mining and metals companies in 2027

Join the Sydney Branch and WIMnet NSW for their November tech talk: EY’s Top 10 risks and opportunities for mining and metals companies in 2027.

About this event

Hosted by EY Sydney, come and join the Sydney Branch, WIMnet NSW and AMEC for Sydney’s flagship end of year event.

Following the recent global launch of the 20th edition of our report, "The Top 10 Risks and Opportunities in Mining and Metals 2027," at IMARC, we will share the latest findings from our survey, highlighting the changes that are reshaping the mining industry.

Operational complexity is the number one risk for a second consecutive year, followed by Capital and Supply Chain rounding out this year’s top 3.

Our expert panel will explore how the mining sector can adapt to these, and other risks in the top 10.

Click this link for EY’s full report - Top 10 Business Risks and Opportunities for Mining and Metals in 2027 .

Program:
17:00 - 17:30 Arrival of Guests in EY
17:45 - Host welcome guests and settle down for the talk
17:45 - Talk commences
18:30 - Q&A
18:45 - Networking in foyer 
20:00 - Event concludes

Speaker/s

Kenrick Setiobudi

Director Oceania Data & AI| Technology Consulting

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Kenrick is a Director within EY Asia Pacific’s Data & Analytics practice with deep experience working and consulting for a range of industries within the region, with the latest focus in mining & metals industry. Kenrick is an experienced analytics practitioner that focuses on leveraging advanced analytics and emerging technology for clients at scale to drive tangible outcomes & business value, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SpaceTech, Digital Twin and Geospatial Analytics. Kenrick has led numerous multi-year, complex implementation projects for one of EY’s leading global mining client across the mining value chain and various product groups within the client's portfolio.

Vicky Binns

Director at Evolution mining

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Vicky has over 35 years’ experience in the global resources and financial services sectors, including more than ten years in executive leadership roles at BHP and 15 years in financial services with Merrill Lynch Australia and Macquarie Equities. During her career at BHP, Ms Binns’s roles included Vice President Minerals Marketing, leadership positions in the metals and coal marketing business, and Vice President Market Analysis and Economics. She was also the Co-Founder and Chair of Women in Mining and Resources Singapore (WIMARSG). Vicky is a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Evolution Mining and Sims Ltd and sits on the Advisory Boards of J.P. Morgan Aus & NZ and Merlon Capital Partners Investment Management.

Martin Holland

Executive Chairman of Cobre & Director of Neu Horizon

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Martin Holland is a seasoned mining executive with over 17 years of corporate experience, including the listing of five ASX-listed exploration companies. Currently Executive Chairman of Cobre which is known for its copper production in Chile and copper development in Botswana, Martin has been an executive director in multiple companies including Lithium Power International that sold to Codelco for ~$400m , that have collectively raised over A500'm+ towards exploration with a green future metals’ focus. Martin is also a Director of Neu Horizon Uranium Limited, a Uranium exploration play in Sweden successfully completing its IPO in 2026. In addition, Mr Holland was part of the 2024 BHP Xplor program and was the only participate to receive US$25m in exploration funding from over 500 exploration Companies.

Angie Beifus

EY mining analyst & Report co-author

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Angie joined EY in 2001 and has over 25 years of business, legal and strategic analysis experience, with the last 20 years focused exclusively on the global mining and metals industry. She provides proactive, value-added market and competitive analysis of the mining and metals sector. Angie leads the development of thought leadership, external client and conference presentations, and insight and analysis.