Modern Mining May 2025

FINANCE

Nedbank Group, one of the largest financial services groups in Africa and a banking institution synonomous with ‘green banking’ remains closely involved in the African mining industry, playing a crucial role in advising and financing mining projects. Modern Mining caught up with Nivaash Singh, Co-head of Mining and Resources at Nedbank CIB, for a Q&A about some of the key trends set to influence the mining sector over the next two years and insight into areas of interest for miners. Nedbank flags key trends influencing mining over the next two years

(Nivaash Singh. Co-Head: Mining and Resources, Nedbank CIB): Nivaash Singh shares insights on mining trends, finance, and the road ahead.

What does Nedbank see as key themes influencing the mining sector in 2025, going into 2026? How can industry prepare and take advantage of the positive aspects while mitigating the challenges? At the start of every year, we sit down as a business unit and identify the key themes shaping the mining sector. These are not abstract discussions, they reflect what’s actually happening on the ground and what will influence decisions around investment,

development, and financing in the coming years. For 2025 and 2026, we have identified six major themes. 1. Rising geopolitical risk is the first and arguably the most pressing. As a miner, one cannot afford to ignore what’s happening globally. The Russia Ukraine war is still playing out, China is under pressure from the US, and with Trump back in

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