Andrew Russell Discusses Mining Sector Challenges in 2026 and Risk Management Optimization Strategies

Budget 2025 has recently highlighted the key challenges facing the mining sector in 2026: longer approval times, rising cyber threats, market volatility, and evolving relationships with Indigenous communities—all factors that will define the risk landscape in the industry.

In the latest edition of Canadian Mining Industry Magazine, Andrew Russell, Managing Partner, Specialty Commercial and National Practice Leader—Mining at BFL CANADA, broaches these challenges and underlines the increased importance for businesses to implement robust safeguards to manage these risks, among which is the adoption of effective risk management solutions.