Safe And Sustainable Operations
Helping mining, metals, forest products and building materials companies transform in a digital world
What we do
We help mining, metals, forest products and building materials companies apply innovation, transformational strategies and digital enablement to improve operations, effect growth and reduce risk. With decades of experience in these industries, we have the knowledge to address the unique challenges they face.
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Functional Consulting
We help natural resources companies embed technology-led innovation and digital capabilities to transform corporate functions. With innovative, comprehensive and proven approaches and solutions, we rapidly scale and accelerate enterprise-wide business value and performance.
- Customers & Channels
- Finance & Enterprise Performance
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Talent & Organization
Technology Consulting
We help natural resources companies leverage the latest technologies to drive business value, guiding them through the consideration, shaping, planning and execution of complex transformations for applications, platforms and architectures. We advise on areas such as analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, digital and enterprise resource planning.
- Technology Advisory
- Application & Architecture Advisory
Industry Consulting
We integrate business and technology trends that help change the way natural resources companies run their operations. Through better real-time visibility, automation and connected worker solutions, we help improve plant safety and productivity.
- Asset Performance Management
- Automation & Industrial IT
- Capital Projects and Engineering Data Management
- Environmental, Health & Safety Management
- Manufacturing/Production Optimization
- Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity
Want to see our solutions in action?
Visit our industry-relevant innovation centers in Sophia Antipolis, Singapore and Houston.
What we think
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Digital work processes and tools benefit the forest products industry
How can forest products companies manage increased demand? Our Michael Craig explains why a digital mill of the future may be the solution. -
The digital squeeze for western steelmakers
Steelmakers in western economies are facing an uncomfortable future. Our Dr. Andrew Zoryk explains how "smart factory" concepts can help position them for growth. -
Exploring natural resources
From analytics to workplace safety, our David Rossi explores the challenges and opportunities for natural resources industries. -
Forest Products: Tracking digital transformation
Forest products companies could benefit from digital transformation. See three key areas of opportunity. -
Digital in mining: Progress and opportunity
Mining and metals companies expect to increase their digital investment to boost innovation. See results of our latest research. -
Ready to create an intelligent enterprise?
Our intensive research reveals the six things leading Industry X.0 businesses are doing now to unlock the power of digital. -
Five inconvenient truths for the global steel industry
Digital disruption will cause dramatic shifts for the global steel industry. Here's what executives should know. -
Digital technology and mining: Scaling up for transformation
Miners are adopting digital technology – but they are still in the early stages. Effectively scaling digital transformation is key to unlocking billions. -
The Connected Mine solution
The Connected Mine combines technology with the Internet of Things to drive excellence in mining. -
Digital in mining and metals
In collaboration with Accenture, the World Economic Forum reports on the "new normal" in the industry. -
Steeling for disruption
Global steel producers must reinvent themselves as demand growth disappears. -
Digital transformation: The future of mining
Digital technology offers savings in mining today, but how do companies take advantage?
Who we work with
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SAP HANA at SCHOTT
We collaborated with SCHOTT to develop a high-level SAP migration roadmap for enhanced business value. -
SAP-enabled excellence in finance
We collaborated with a global forest products company to design and implement a high-performing finance center using SAP. -
Natural Resources company implements Google Glass pilot
A global natural resources company implements a Google Glass pilot for enhanced digital connectivity. -
Goldcorp: Digital transformation for connected mining
Goldcorp is digitally enabling the connected mine for greater efficiency and safety. -
Cementos Argos: SAP rollout for enhanced financial reporting
Cementos Argos embarked on an SAP implementation to enhance reporting and business visibility.
In the news
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Accenture positioned as a worldwide mining leader in first IDC MarketScape report
Accenture has been positioned as a leader in the first IDC MarketScape report on professional services firms for mining companies worldwide. -
Companies that harness digital technologies to boost efficiency and growth could raise their market capitalization by $6B
A lack of skills threatens companies' ability to create the 'Industry X.0' action plan required to realize these benefits. -
Freeport-McMoRan extends collaboration with Accenture to deliver Connected Mine solution
Freeport-McMoRan's extension of the Connected Mine solution will drive greater digital transformation to mining operations in North and South America. -
Accenture opens cyber center to help organizations tackle complex security challenges
Freeport-McMoRan will operate Accenture’s new Cyber Defense Platform from the Bengaluru center. -
SAP and Accenture join forces in core and industry platform development and go-to-market for SAP® S/4HANA
This unprecedented collaboration intends to accelerate development of SAP S/4HANA and industry solutions. -
Accenture closes acquisition of Cimation
Accenture expands consulting, digital and cyber security services to better serve oil and gas, pipeline, chemicals, metals and mining clients.