Australia's mining sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, supporting jobs, exports and investment while supplying the critical minerals, metals and resources needed to power global growth and the energy transition. 

As demand evolves, mining companies are balancing growth opportunities against increasing expectations around productivity, sustainability, capital discipline and operational performance. From iron ore, coal and natural gas through to lithium and other critical minerals, the sector is navigating changing market dynamics, investment trends and evolving operating models. Today, the industry sits at the forefront of innovation, with advancements in automation, digitisation, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, autonomous equipment, and data analytics transforming how mines are designed, built, and operated.

Mining services businesses are playing an increasingly strategic role across the mining value chain, supporting operators through contract mining, drilling, crushing, maintenance, civil construction, rehabilitation and specialised technical services while adapting to changing commodity cycles and operating models.

Success requires organisations to remain agile, leverage technology and make sound commercial decisions throughout the mining lifecycle. 

Supporting you across the mining lifecycle

Whether you're a developer, producer, mining services provider, investor or project stakeholder, our Mining & Mining Services specialists provide practical, sector-focused advice to help you manage risk, improve performance and seize new opportunities. We work with organisations across the mining ecosystem, in Australia and internationally, to provide financial management to help navigate changing market conditions, workforce challenges, technology adoption, capital allocation and sustainability priorities. 

Our industry experts can support you with:

Advisory services across strategy and growth 

Cyber security and technology risk

Tax advisory including structuring, incentives and cross-border tax matters

Restructuring and turnaround advisory

ESG and sustainability reporting

Transaction advisory for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising 

Debt advisory with experience in Export Credit Agency and international projects

Audit and assurance

Due diligence for acquisitions, divestments and investment opportunities

Valuations and financial modelling

Risk, governance and regulatory compliance

Key trends shaping the sector

Balancing risk and opportunity in contract mining

See how mining contractors are adapting to shifting markets, rising costs, and new contract models to strengthen performance and growth.

    Why Grant Thornton?

    We understand the forces reshaping Australia's mining sector, from commodity volatility and workforce pressures to decarbonisation, technology adoption and evolving capital markets.Our specialist advisory, tax and assurance experts  help mining and mining services providers navigate complexity, improve performance and position for sustainable growth. We deliver practical advice tailored to your stage of growth and the unique challenges facing your business.

    Whether you're developing a new project, pursuing acquisitions, expanding into new commodities, improving operational efficiency or preparing for future investment, our Mining & Mining Services specialists can help you make informed decisions with confidence.

    Our Mining services

    Our expert audit approach will help you comply with regulations, improve the quality of your financial reporting and internal processes.

    From investments to merger and acquisition, we help you access sources of finance, present your case to potential funders, and negotiate a long-term sustainable relationship.

    We work with clients at all stages of their business lifecycle – and through all their organisation’s major events – to navigate tax obligations.

    We take a hands-on and proactive approach to advise you on strategies for sustainable growth – from supply chain, to current opportunities and challenges, and more.

    From compliance to cyber, tech enabled businesses face a raft of risks. We work with clients to implement risk management processes and strategies to reduce risk and identify opportunity to extract commercial value.

    Get in touch

    Will Kendall

    Principal and National Head of Mining & Mining Services