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Economic and geopolitical risks

Economic and geopolitical risks

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Topic Overview

How can mining leaders navigate economic, geopolitical, and trade challenges?

The mining sector faces mounting challenges from economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade dynamics. This session will examine how rising global conflicts, shifting U.S. and Australian political landscapes, and economic pressures—such as inflation and interest rates—are reshaping project financing and execution. With increasing competition for critical resources and questions around the future of globalisation, this session will explore how industry leaders can navigate fragmentation with strategic foresight, collaboration, and resilience.

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Moderator reflections on the discussion

TLS moderator, Kristie Batten, shares her reflections on the first discussion of the series. The panel covered everything from global security to the dominance of China in critical minerals and sparked some powerful conversations in the room.

Watch panel 1: 'Economic and geopolitical risks' now!

Explore some of the biggest forces shaping the future of mining, from global security threats to the growing tension between world powers.

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