
James leads our metals and mining corporate research, delivering data-driven analysis and insight into companies' strategies, performance, and outlook. He is often sought out for his insights into the evolving corporate metals and mining sector, frequently presenting at conferences and industry events.
James brings more than 15 years of mining industry research and consulting experience to his role. Having started with Wood Mackenzie as a consultant, specialising in transaction advisory and bespoke market analysis, James moved into research leadership roles where he has led the development of new research capabilities in corporate analysis, battery raw materials, emissions benchmarking and decarbonisation.
Education
MSc, Metals and Energy Finance, Imperial College London
MEng, Civil Engineering, University of Leeds
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Opinion
The end of capital discipline in mining?
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The Edge
Big Mining pivots to copper for growth
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Featured
Metals & mining 2025 outlook
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Opinion
Battery power play: countercyclical opportunities in raw materials
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Opinion
Copper rush: A strategic analysis
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Opinion
PPAs: transforming miners’ decarbonisation strategies