EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence

Innovation - the spark to accelerate the energy transition.

 

The EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence offers companies across North and South America access to cutting-edge services and innovation-led solutions to help meet the most pressing needs of mining and metals businesses today and in the future.


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Our commitment to the sector

The Centre of Excellence is an innovation hub, creating value for the sector through collaboration of technical mining professionals, EY advisors and networks across the Americas.

The onset of the energy transition will drive a sector renaissance that requires increasingly digital operations, excellence in technical capabilities and closer industry collaboration for rapid innovation. The CoE will support our clients’ ambitions by hosting relevant and appropriate capabilities and solutions in key focus areas:


Equity

Technical Knowledge

Bringing advanced knowledge and understanding of the unique business landscape, including reserves and resources, mine planning and tailings management.
 
Technical

Digital transformation

Connecting the dots to link investments to value realization through strategic roadmaps, prioritization of initiatives and disciplined execution.
 
Operation Management

Operations management

Improving efficiency and productivity in operations through data-driven diagnostics, culture uplift and integrated planning and execution.
 
Decarbonization and ESG

Decarbonization and ESG

Supporting adoption of carbon footprint analytics, greater energy optimization and increased health and safety.
 

Our advisors

The Centre brings together a multidisciplinary team of EY advisors and technical mining professionals from the industry with deep knowledge in operational excellence, ESG and digital transformation to help you address current challenges and explore new opportunities.

Daniel Morales

Alex Teijeira
Talent strategy & management, employment and labour relations

Don Duval

Beatriz Orrantia
ESG and government relations

Doug Stretton

Chih-Ting Lo
ESG and decarbonization

Daniel Morales

Don Duval
Innovation and transformation

Daniel Morales

Doug Stretton
Asset management and maintenance

Daniel Morales

Elena Mayer
ESG, Diversity & Inclusion

Daniel Morales

Joe Ashun
Asset management and maintenance

Daniel Morales

John Lindsay
Capital projects

Daniel Morales

Kenneth Roberts
Mineral processing

Daniel Morales

Lorelei Ratushniak
Innovation and technology

Daniel Morales

Mary Ann Baynton
Psychological health and safety

Daniel Morales

Patricia Jaworski
Maintenance and reliability

Daniel Morales

Paul Yaroshak
Digital transformation and process control

Daniel Morales

Robert Allard
Procurement and supply chain

Daniel Morales

Sean McCarthy
Mining engineering and operations excellence

Daniel Morales

Trevor Kelly
Mine engineering and operations excellence


Harnessing the power of collaboration

In teaming up closely with key industry players, EY is bringing cutting-edge services and innovation to our clients. To see the unique skills and knowledge our collaboration brings, click below.


Insights

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BC tracks third highest expenditure in mineral exploration in a decade

Insights from the BC Mineral and Coal Exploration Survey 2023

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

    Video series

    Mining today with EY

    With increased pressure on decarbonization, societal impact, employee safety and profitability, mining companies have an opportunity to rise to challenges.

    Leading Women in Mining

    The Video Role Model Series aims to elevate women in mining through interviews that offer insights and shed light on challenges in the industry.

    Mining in Canada Through the eyes of top mining executives 

    With increased pressure on mining companies, organizations are faced with a unique opportunity to rise to challenges.


      The EY Americas Mining & Metals Centre of Excellence team

      EY - Theo Yameogo

      Theo Yameogo
      EY Americas Mining & Metals Leader, EY Canada Mining & Metals Leader

      EY - Elena Mayer

      Olga Makoyeva
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Co-Lead

      EY - Harrison Bontje

      Theresa Sapara
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Co-Lead

      EY - Carlie Trimble

      Daniel Morales
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Manager

      EY - Gerri Stoev

      Carlie Trimble
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Sr Consultant

      EY - Victoria McQueen

      Ruolin Zhang
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Consultant

      EY - Victoria McQueen

      Gerri Stoev
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Marketing Lead

      EY - Victoria McQueen

      Nicolette Addesa
      EY Americas Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence Public Relations and Media Lead


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