
← Sound Policy4 aug · 24 min
Digging into losses in the mining industry
<p>On this episode of <em>Sound Policy</em>, we take a closer look at the mining industry and the challenges of operating in an increasingly complex world. As demand grows for critical minerals used in AI, electrification, and digital infrastructure, mining companies are managing increasing complexity while working to keep operations running reliably.</p><p>Host Brian Amaral speaks with FM’s <strong>Michael Beaumont</strong> about findings from a 2026 report that examines 20 years of mining losses. They discuss how increasing operational complexity is changing the industry, why business interruption can have a significant impact on operations, and how maintenance, contingency planning, and disciplined operational practices help companies strengthen resilience and prepare for disruption before it happens</p><p><strong>More resources: </strong><a href="https://fmglobalpublic.hartehanks.com/AssetDisplay?acc=11FM&itemCode=WF692204_DIGITAL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">FM Mining Industry Loss History Report</a></p><p><a href="https://fmglobalpublic.hartehanks.com/AssetDisplay?acc=11FM&itemCode=WF692204_DIGITAL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">hhttps://fmglobalpublic.hartehanks.com/AssetDisplay?acc=11FM&itemCode=WF692204_DIGITAL</a></p><p><br></p>