The Northern Miner: Q&A with SRK – How to make smarter mining decisions

As mining deals grow riskier and the cost of missteps climbs into the billions, corporate strategy has become one of the industry’s most critical challenges. From asset valuation to ESG risk, even seasoned teams can benefit from an independent perspective to avoid costly errors.

Devan Murugan sat down with Matthew Hastings, Principal Geologist and Corporate Advisory Consultant at SRK Consulting, to explore how his team helps mining companies navigate high-stakes decisions. From M&A timing to capital planning and portfolio strategy, Hastings explains why technically grounded, independent advice is not just valuable, but essential.

Watch the video interview here.