PwC – Mine 2025: Concentrating on the Future

The main theme of the report is the analysis of the future of the mining industry by 2025, focusing on its role in meeting fundamental human needs.

Key findings include: The mining industry continues to expand its horizons, providing essential materials that support fundamental human needs. In 2024, excluding gold mining companies, the mining industry faced challenges: revenues and EBITDA for the world's top 40 mining companies (excluding gold-focused companies) decreased by 3% and 10%, respectively. The rise in gold prices led to a 15% increase in gold revenues and a 32% increase in EBITDA. The report also examines the impact of megatrends such as urbanization and transitions in energy and technology on the global economy and the mining industry.