Mining Industry Trends 2025: Booming Market, Better Hiring

As of Q2 2025, the mining market across the Americas continues to perform with remarkable strength. Global demand for critical minerals like lithium, copper, and rare earth elements is fueling long-term project investment—especially as nations advance their goals in clean energy, electric mobility, and the energy transition.

Canada, the U.S., and Latin America are at the heart of this global mining boom. From major expansion projects in North America to large-scale development across Latin America, the region is rich in opportunity—and rich in need for talent.

At the same time, the competitive edge is shifting. The companies that move first to secure skilled white-collar professionals will be the ones best positioned to lead the next mining cycle.

That’s where Brunel comes in. With 50 years in global recruitment, a team of mining specialists with 50+ years of combined experience, and deep roots across the Americas, Brunel is uniquely positioned to help organizations build high-performing teams to traverse mining industry trends 2025 and beyond.

While other industries have faced headwinds from changing global trade policies, the mining sector has remained on steady ground. Recent tariffs implemented in the U.S. have largely excluded key minerals and mining equipment, reinforcing the industry’s strategic importance.

This clarity has translated into market confidence. For hiring managers and project owners, this is a green light: long-term project development and workforce investments can continue without disruption.

Mining isn’t just weathering change—it’s thriving through it.

At Brunel, we see this reflected in our clients’ priorities. Companies are moving ahead with workforce planning, scaling operations, and increasing demand for specialized technical talent across the project lifecycle—from exploration and engineering to project management and sustainability roles.