Mark Cutifani

Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals and former CEO of Anglo American, shares his insights on the urgent need for the mining industry to improve its image. He emphasizes the critical role mining plays in the energy transition, providing vital materials for renewable energy. Cutifani discusses the challenges faced by junior mining companies in securing essential minerals and advocates for collaboration between governments, communities, and mining firms. He also reflects on the importance of mentorship and innovative practices for sustainable business leadership.

Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American and Chair of the ICMM, brings invaluable insight into the world of mining. He discusses the critical need for trading across geopolitical blocks due to no single country dominating mineral supply. Mark highlights the lengthy project approval timelines as the real supply challenge, not the resources themselves. He emphasizes the importance of flexible production to outperform peers and warns of future supply bottlenecks in specialty alloys. Mark's advice on securing long-term contracts and boosting cyber defenses further underscores the industry's future resilience.

Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals and formerly CEO of South African gold mining company, Ashanti, and British mining company, Anglo American, discusses the challenges of mining ethically and meeting the demand for minerals in the energy transition. He emphasizes the industry's responsibility to engage with local communities and explores the demerging of thermal coal assets. Cutifani also highlights the importance of transition minerals like nickel and copper, engagement with indigenous communities, and the significance of partnerships with local communities in the mining industry.