Evolving elements are shaping the future mining industry. Accenture’s latest view of the future of mining, Achieving high performance for mining in 2020 covers some in detail. I would like to highlight two elements here -- new mineral resources an...

Materials (chemicals, metals and building materials) companies and their industrial customers have been building cash reserves and throttling major plant expansion and acquisitions since the recession of 2008-09. Their thrift mindset results from ...