Research

Kate Abernethy

Senior Analyst, Copper Assets​

Expertise

  • United Kingdom
  • Copper markets

Get in touch with Kate

Kate has 9 years experience in the metals and mining industry with a focus on base and precious metals. 

She joined Wood Mackenzie in early 2022 working in the Gold assets team before moving across into the Copper team with a focus on cost analysis in 2023. Kate is now a senior analyst in the Copper assets team.

Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, Kate worked as a research analyst for a London based Private Equity firm investing in mining projects globally. Her role there focused on overseeing development studies on multiple assets. 

Kate has a PhD in Mining Geology from Cardiff University exploring the mechanisms impacting PGMmineralization in the northern section of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa, undertaken in conjunction with Ivanhoe Mines. 

Education

PhD, Mining Geology, Cardiff University

Msci, Geology, Imperial College.​