Government policies to drive mining investment activity in 2026: survey

Geopolitical events steered the world’s attention to the mining sector in 2025, highlighting the persistent supply chain risks that the industry has largely overlooked for years. In 2026, all eyes are on how governments react to rising global tensions and mitigate those risks, says law firm White & Case LLP.

According to its Mining & Metals 2026 survey, policies surrounding critical minerals will likely be at the front and center. Nearly half of the respondents (47%) regard political variables ...