2025 Global Mining Project Spending Outlook

With capital investment on the rise, the global mining industry is preparing for another pivotal year. But even as demand grows for key transition minerals like lithium, copper, and rare earths, project delays, permitting challenges, and geopolitical risks continue to slow development in key regions.

In this upcoming episode of Navigating the Currents of Change, IIR’s industry experts will explore the shifting dynamics behind 2025 global mining project activity: from supply chain constraints and commodity volatility to decarbonization targets and investment signals.

We’ll break down:

• Where the largest mining projects are planned and where they’re stalling
• How energy transition demand is reshaping investment in lithium, copper, and nickel
• What’s driving delays in permitting, financing, and regulatory approvals
• The impact of global tensions on resource access and supply diversification
• And how producers are positioning for long-term ESG and carbon goals