EY Americas Metals & Mining Center of Excellence

The EY Americas Metals & Mining Center of Excellence is the gateway to leading-edge services and innovation. We support companies across the Americas to tackle today’s challenges and shape a sustainable future, setting them apart in a rapidly evolving industry.

Powering the future of metals and minerals



Our commitment to the sector

The EY Americas Metals & Mining Center of Excellence (CoE) is an innovation hub, driving value through collaboration with technical mining specialists, EY professionals and networks across the Americas. As the energy transition transforms the sector, we support clients to advance digital operations, elevate technical excellence and deepen industry collaboration, with solutions and services tailored to the evolving needs of the metals and minerals industry.


CoE capabilities and offerings



Harnessing the power of collaboration

Through close collaboration with key industry players, EY teams are bringing leading-edge services and innovation to our clients. To see the unique skills and knowledge these relationships bring, click below.

EY - Beryl mining services
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EY - EELO Solutions
EY - EMM
EY - Exyn
EY - NORCAT
EY - Sympact
EY - Xtivity


Metals and Mining

Discover how we empower metals and minerals companies to navigate transformation, redefine operations and create sustainable growth strategies that capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive long-term success.

Insights

Unlocking open-pit value through holistic approach from operations to life-of-mine (LOM) planning

Transform open-pit mining with digital tools, scenario modelling, and strategic planning to unlock value and meet ESG goals.

26 Jun 2025 EY Canada

Cybersecurity and metals and minerals: striking a delicate balance

Explore insights from EY's roundtable on cybersecurity in metals and minerals, focusing on AI risks, incident response, and strategies to combat human error.

20 Jun 2025 Carlos Perez Chalico

Panacea vs. practicality: the future and promise of autonomy in mining

Autonomous mining holds great potential, but its success relies on effectively managing workforce, infrastructure, and operational complexities.

27 May 2025 EY Canada

Energy Drivers - Can Canada position itself as a global leader in metals and mining for the energy transition? 

In this episode, we talk to EY’s Theo Yameogo about Canada’s role in supplying critical minerals for a low-carbon future.

26 May 2025 22m 28s

Considerations for metals and minerals companies on tariffs, trade and transparency

In this webcast, leaders from the metals and minerals sector share insights on today’s complex and fast-changing trade and tariff landscape.

10 Jun 2025 | 16:00 your local time

Leading Women in Mining: fostering change and igniting innovation

Cassie Boggs of Hecla highlights that recognizing strengths, adaptability, diverse skill sets and effective communication in mining for career success.

05 May 2025

Mining, metals and aggregates: powering future development in the US

The US MMA sector is driving energy transition, boosting economic growth, creating jobs and fostering innovation for future competitiveness.

02 May 2025 Theo Yameogo

How silver mining companies can build long-term competitiveness

Silver mining companies boost production amid rising demand, focusing on sustainability, innovation and M&A to enhance competitiveness and long-term value.

27 Feb 2025 Theo Yameogo

BC exploration spending declines as flagship projects mature - a call for grassroots growth

Survey insights reveal that investment in critical battery minerals and steel-making coal rises in 2024.

26 Feb 2025 EY Canada

Navigating the future of mining and metals

EY sector leaders share key insights inspired by the Top 10 risks and opportunities for mining and metals in 2025

21 Feb 2025

How copper companies can drive value amid accelerating energy transition

As copper demand rises, companies are scaling production with sustainability at the core, embracing innovation, circular economy principles, and responsible mining.

19 Feb 2025 EY Canada

How gold mining companies can build long-term competitiveness

Gold mining companies are leveraging high prices to expand operations, drive sustainability, and adopt innovation to boost competitiveness and long-term value.

10 Feb 2025 Dean Braunsteiner

Unlocking value in mining capital projects: the role of digital

Explore how digital technologies like AWP, BIM, GIS, and digital twin optimize mining capital projects, improving efficiency, safety, and timely delivery.

05 Feb 2025 EY Canada

Leading Women in Mining: Unlocking success through performance improvement

Find out what strategies mining leaders at the forefront should be adopting and prioritizing to drive growth.

13 Dec 2024

Renaissance: defining the next era of metals and minerals

Discover key insights from the EY 2024 Americas Metals & Mining Forum on supply chain, workforce, and sustainability. Read the full article now.

22 Nov 2024 Theo Yameogo

No time to waste: metals and mining organisations must dig deep to stay ahead of cyber threats

Will the increased adoption of technology entice cyber criminals looking to cash in on metals and mining companies’ progress?

08 Oct 2024 EY Canada

Top 10 mining and metals risks in 2025 

Significant transformation of the sector through innovation, collaboration and agility is critical for reshaping the future with confidence.

01 Oct 2024 Paul Mitchell

Lomiko Metals: ushering in a new age for graphite and bolstering Canada’s leadership in the renewable energy and battery sectors

EY Americas Metals & Mining Leader Theo Yameogo recently sat down with Belinda Labatte, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chair of the Board of Lomiko Metals, to discuss the future of batteries in North America and what the Canadian Government and investors can do to be a part of the action.

22 Jul 2024 EY Canada

Renowned mining leader Deshnee Naidoo shares why focusing on the “how” is key to rewriting mining’s narrative

Deshnee Naidoo, former Chief Executive Officer of Vale Base Metals and Zinc International and CMT Mines Australia with Vedanta Limited, recently sat down with EY’s Theo Yameogo and shared her thoughts on the importance of corporate culture, diversity and what miners need to consider if they are to stay relevant as mining evolves for the future.

27 Jun 2024 EY Canada

The time has come for mid-tier mining to get its head in the cloud

Canadian mining companies with their eye on the future are integrating data and business processes, using the public cloud to future proof their businesses.

15 May 2024 Stephanie Porter

Mining today with EY – EP 11: Current valuation trends in mining and metals

Learn more from our industry advisors on current mining trends and issues.

08 May 2024

How silver miners can build long-term competitiveness amid transition towards greener economy

With growing demand from clean energy initiatives and looming supply deficits, silver miners need to transition towards more sustainable and efficient operations.

17 Apr 2024 EY Canada

BC tracks third highest expenditure in mineral exploration in a decade

Insights from the BC Mineral and Coal Exploration Survey 2023

01 Mar 2024 Iain Thompson

Mining today with EY – EP 10: Forensics trends in mining and metals

Learn more from our industry advisors on current mining trends and issues.

23 Feb 2024

Top mining risks and opportunities through the eyes of Teck's Jonathan Price

Jonathan Price discusses his vision for staying competitive and capitalizing on mining's top risks and opportunities such as ESG, digitalization, and productivity.

12 Feb 2024

How copper miners can remain competitive amid transition towards the greener economy

As demand for clean energy rises and supply falls short, copper miners must transition towards more sustainable and efficient operations.

09 Feb 2024 EY Canada

How gold miners can build long-term competitiveness

Gold miners are capitalizing on higher prices to grow their portfolios and prioritizing ESG as gold gains popularity as an investment asset.

09 Feb 2024 Dean Braunsteiner

Leading Women in Mining Episode 7 – Effie Simanikas

Watch Effie Simanikas, North American Mining Executive and Board Member and Recipient of Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada Award.

19 Jan 2024

How Canada’s cleantech incentives will promote the critical minerals industry

Mining sector must seize the opportunity to unlock value from the booming critical minerals and electric vehicle/battery value chain in Canada.

12 Dec 2023

Kinross: creating value to deliver with distinction

Paul Rollinson, President and CEO of Kinross , credits people, culture and governance as the driving components of his organization's success.

11 Dec 2023 EY Canada

Cybersecurity key trends and best practices to manage cyber risk in mining and metals

Learn more from our industry advisors on current mining trends and issues

18 Oct 2023

Key considerations and trends for the mining and metals sector from a M&A tax perspective

Learn more from our industry advisors on current mining trends and issues.

31 Aug 2023

Leading Women in Mining Episode 6 – Kelly Stark-Anderson

Watch Kelly Stark-Anderson, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel, Dundee Precious Metals Inc discuss key success factors from sport that helped her carve out a successful career to opportunities that will create pathways for women in mining.

17 Jul 2023

The great cross-sector convergence in the battery mineral value chain

Mining, manufacturing, and power and utilities sectors must collaborate now to accelerate electrification across Canada.

12 Jul 2023 EY Canada

In-depth tax guide empowers mining organizations to thrive

Fourth edition of EY’s Guide to the Taxation of Mining Operations offers fresh updates based on real-world changes in the Canadian landscape.

27 Jun 2023 Michael Sabatino

Recent refundable tax credits and global minimum tax rules in mining and metals

Hear more from our industry advisors on the key considerations for tax reporting compliance, recent refundable tax credits and global minimum tax rules in the sector – and possible ways to address them all.

26 Jun 2023

Alamos taps into a bright future of mining possibilities

John McCluskey, President and CEO of Alamos Gold, discusses a future defined by ESG, battery metals and homegrown potential.

06 Jun 2023 EY Canada

Mining today with EY – Episode 6: DE&I trends and challenges in mining and metals

Hear more from our industry advisors on the sector’s culture evolution, key challenges around workforce planning, quotas and intergenerational dynamics – and possible ways to address them all.

19 Apr 2023

Top three ways Canadian mining can lead decarbonization

Canada’s mining and metals industry has the opportunity to emerge as a superpower in a low-carbon world by supplying critical minerals in a whole new way.

13 Jan 2023 Theo Yameogo

ESG and the evolving reporting and regulatory mining landscape

Hear more from our industry advisors on the number of ways ESG ratings will become critical and how they're impacting mining companies' strategies.

04 Nov 2022

Tech transformation is creating a whole new world of mining possibility

George Burns, CEO of Eldorado Gold, talks technology, sustainability and career opportunities in mining and metals today.

26 Oct 2022 EY Canada

Leading Women in Mining Episode 4 - Jennifer Maki

Watch Jennifer Maki, Member Board of Directors at Pan American Silver Corp., Baytex Energy Corp., and Franco-Nevada Corporation discuss the opportunities and lessons learned throughout her career.

27 Jun 2022

ESG challenges mining and metals companies are facing

Learn how mining and metals companies are responding to challenges and embracing opportunities in the energy transition and effort to decarbonize. Read more.

25 Feb 2022 Theo Yameogo

    The EY Americas Metals & Mining Center of Excellence team

    Our leadership team spans from Canada and US to Latin America, bringing together a diverse ecosystem of professionals and executives dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the metals and minerals sector.

    EY - Theo Yameogo

    Theo Yameogo
    EY Americas Metals & Mining Leader

    EY - Afonso Sartorio

    Afonso Sartorio
    EY Energy and Natural Resources LATAM Leader



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