The document discusses the current trends and future outlook for the mining sector, emphasizing its critical role in supplying materials for green energy technologies and its contribution to global GDP. It provides insights into various commodities, including non-ferrous metals and battery materials, while addressing the importance of sustainable practices and ESG reporting in mining operations. Additionally, resources and links are shared to support data management and strategic planning in the mining industry.

1. What is next for the
Mining Sector
PAUL YOUNG CPA CGA
SENIOR CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGEER (DATA AND AI),
BUSINESS AND DATA STRATEGIST
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

2. Senior Customer Success Manager –
Data and AI, Business and Data
Strategist
• CPA, CGA
• Academia (PF1, FA4, FN2, MU1. and MS2)
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – ESG and Sustainability Policy Development and
Reporting
• SME – Emerging Technology
• SME – Business Process Change
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Macro/Micro Indicators
• SME – Supply Chain Management
• SME – Data, AI, Security, and Platform
• SME – Internal Controls and Auditing
Contact information email: Paul_Young_CGA@outlook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-young-055632b/
SlideShare - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga

3. Agenda
• Commodities
• Non-Ferrous Metals
• Battery metals and other critical metals
• Metal Index / Prices
• Global Potash
• Global Lithium
• Global Nickel
• Global Copper
• Biodiversity / Mining
• Top Risks / Mining
• Data /AG and 5G

4. Commodities

5. Non-Ferrous Mining
Source - https://www.autoblog.com/press-releases/non-ferrous-metals-gain-traction-
in-electric-vehicle-ev-manufacturing-fueling-market-growth-to-2028_49045/

6. Battery and other Critical Metals
Source - https://agmetalminer.com/2023/08/22/renewables-goes-mmi-cobalt-
battery-metals/

7. Metal Price Index
Source – BMO Economics and https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/djusim?countrycode=xx

8. Global Potash
Source - https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2023/09/13/majority-fertilizers-continue-lower

9. Lithium
Source - https://euro.eseuro.com/trends/1036507.html

10. Global Nickel
Source - https://agmetalminer.com/2023/09/15/stainless-mmi-nickel-price-drop/

11. Global Copper
Source -
https://www.mining.com/copper-
price-climbs-amid-chinese-
currency-recovery/

12. Biodiversity and
Mining
Source - https://saiwa.ai/blog/ai-in-
ecology/

13. Mining Industry
Risks
Source -
https://www.mining.com/mining-
industry-risks-another-lost-decade/

14. Data/AI and 5G

15. Reporting
and Other
Challenges
Here are links that can assist with your data and AI journey as part of your planning, forecasting, budgeting, capital
planning, cash flow forecasting, analysis, activity-base costing, demand planning, capacity planning, HR planning, and
reporting cycles (operational, management, and regulatory):
• Stock market - Blog – Stock Market for the week-end September 15, 2023 -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/stock-market-analysis-and-commentary-for-we-september-15-
2023pptx
• Key Environmental Areas – https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_7-environmental-factors-for-esg-
reporting-activity-7071476082784276480-EYDt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Scenario Planning - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_6-ways-scenario-planning-is-essential-
for-activity-7086384141918752768-P7cE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• GAP Analysis https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-gap-analysis-can-better-support-business-decisions
• ESG reporting Standards? - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_esgreporting-esgreporting-
issbstandards-activity-7079823962368606208-NVac?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Blog – How to streamline the Close Consolidate and Reporting Cycle - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-
young-055632b_how-to-streamline-the-close-consolidate-and-activity-7103030891395907584-
Ne_W?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Data Management - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-solve-data-management-isuses-for-both-the-
private-and-public-sectorspptx-257454162
• Circularity - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsayhampson_tipwednesday-netzero-sustainability-activity-
7006238715744333824-KU-s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Biodiversity - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_what-is-biodiversity-and-how-does-it-affect-
activity-7038115093066223617-CUHj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

16. Summary
• If you require additional help when it comes to
your data modernizing as part of driven better
business outcomes through your integrated
planning and reporting cycle, then reach out to
Paul_Young_CGA@outlook.com or via
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-
young-055632b/
Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of
the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-
as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP -
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-
says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies -
https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-
lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-
gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-
outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
230822_FY23Outlook.
pdf
commoditiesoutlook.
pdf
Global mining and
GDP.pdf
Global Critical.pdf Sustainable Practices
- ESG - Mining.pdf
Lithium Supply and
Price.pdf
Cobalt.pdf Nickel price and
supply.pdf
iron-ore
singapore.pdf
TD Metals.pdf Biodivesity and
Mining.pdf
The added value of
ESG reporting.pdf