2027 Agenda

The next great mining CEO may not be the best engineer, financier or operator, but the leader who knows how to combine all three with technology. Successful mining CEOs have traditionally been defined by their ability to discover resources, build mines and operate them efficiently. More recently, capital discipline, portfolio optimisation and M&A expertise have become essential leadership traits. But today, a new capability is rapidly rising up the agenda: technology. As AI, automation and digital innovation reshape how mines are built and operated, must CEOs expand their skill sets or can strategic partnerships help bridge the gap? 

Leadership Imperatives: 

• Which capability will matter most in the next decade: operational excellence, capital allocation or technological leadership? 
• What technology capabilities should mining companies own, and which are best developed through partnerships? 
• Will the industry's future leaders be defined by the assets they control or the ecosystems they build around them?