As mining risks are highly technical and specialised, they can vary greatly from one mining asset to another depending on location, geology, commodity, mining method and processing technology. The Price Forbes Mining & Metals team are well equipped to handle these challenges
At Price Forbes, our Mining & Metals Practice draws on the collective experience of working with over 100 mining companies and more than 350 mine sites across 6 continents. With a core team of over 20 specialists, we deliver tailored programmes that are built around your unique exposures, financing arrangements, and stakeholder obligations.
We act for mining operators, investors, lenders, and developers, from early-stage exploration to producing majors and multi-site operators, both above and below ground. Whether you're entering a greenfield jurisdiction, securing construction wrap for a major development, or managing multinational operational risk, we bring the structure and leverage required to secure optimal outcomes.
Our global placement strategy is matched with regional expertise, ensuring every solution accounts for regulatory, political, environmental, and logistical complexity.
We build integrated solutions across the full lifecycle of a mining asset, including:
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The Mining and Metals team has a wealth of experience in a variety of mining clients, commodities, and in dealing with multiple jurisdictions, due to our diverse portfolio.
We coordinate risk and insurance strategies that align with the real-world commercial pressures of the mining sector, from debt-financing requirements to ESG scrutiny and emerging market volatility.
Our dedicating mining team works closely with our fully integrated in-house claims team who deliver swift and professional resolutions.
The deep-rooted market relationships we've developed allow us to place difficult risks and advocate effectively on your behalf, particularly when navigating claims, loss recoveries, and underwriting complexity. And because we understand how mining businesses operate, we structure cover that keeps pace with your project milestones and critical path.
Our independence allows us to work with best in class mining teams in each territory that we operate and ensures our interests are solely aligned with the client’s needs.
At a minimum: property damage, business interruption, third-party liability, and D&O. For most mines, coverage should also include construction and DSU, CPE, EIL, and political risk/K&R depending on location.
We provide Construction All Risks (CAR) cover, including DSU, CPE, and wrap-up liability solutions that protect owners, contractors, and lenders. We work closely with your EPC and project finance teams to align policy terms with the development timeline.
Yes. We offer Political & Credit Risk policies as well as standalone Political Violence and Terrorism cover, vital in emerging markets. These solutions protect against loss due to conflict, embargoes, forced abandonment, and more.
Absolutely. Mining is exposed to environmental liabilities from tailings management to water contamination. We secure tailored Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) cover to meet regulatory and reputational requirements.
Our Stock Throughput and Marine Cargo programmes provide seamless end-to-end cover from mine to market. We account for delays, aggregation, inland transit, and warehousing exposure.
Embedded risk engineering helps reduce losses and support better underwriting outcomes. Our in-house and partner consultants provide site surveys, audit support, and crisis management planning as part of a proactive risk strategy, which is required for all mining risks.
Our insurance experts are always on hand to talk about ways we can join forces to take on the future.
