In the first episode of this special two-part series on how AI is changing mining, Helen sits down with mining and AI experts Sean Buckley and Cris Cunha from McKinsey. While the data shows uneven adoption of AI across the mining industry, success has been found in top-down targeted programmes rather than bottom-up organic approaches, with scale an enabler. They discuss how data analytics and AI have already delivered some measurable wins in processing, with meaningful lifts in recoveries. And while there’s a lot of buzz about AI in exploration, this isn’t about the big discoveries, it’s about enhancing understanding of existing known deposits. With ore bodies now increasingly deeper, undercover, lower grade, and more complex, calling from greater “signal detection”, it’s no wonder many investors see a compelling story around commodities like copper. Part 2 will then dive deeper into other parts of the mining value chain where AI is having an impact, what’s around the corner with Physical AI, the risks we have to manage, what it means for employment and other stakeholders.

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Canada is emerging at the center of several powerful investment themes: AI-driven infrastructure demand, growth in the energy sector, and the increasing importance of metals and mining and critical minerals. Ahead of the Canada Investment Summit, our analysts examined the scale of the North American data center buildout, the outlook for Canadian oil and gas production, and the evolving investment case for metals and mining.

Moderated by Camilla Sutton, Head, Equity Research, Canada and UK, the conversation will include perspectives from Randy Ollenberger, Oil and Gas Equity Analyst, John Gibson, Industrial and Energy Services Equity Analyst and Matt Murphy, Metals and Mining Equity Analyst.

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In this episode of Markets Plus, BMO experts focus on what the latest developments mean for growth, investment and business decisions in North America.

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Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Middle East conflict are still present, and physical disruptions to energy markets remain. However, financial markets have recently reflected a focus less on headlines and energy shocks and more on positive economic fundamentals and strong AI-related investment.

On May 6, BMO experts examined how equity markets, FX, and macro data are considering evolving geopolitical risks, pricing in potential outcomes while downplaying others.

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To help clients navigate geopolitical and economic uncertainties, BMO convened a group of experts to examine how tensions in the Middle East and disruption to physical delivery of oil and other goods remain an important consideration for markets across asset classes, what second order effects are proving more durable, and how companies and investors can navigate a range of economic outcomes. Sadiq Adatia, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Global Asset Management, moderated the conversation featuring Katherine Krantz, Managing Director, Portfolio Strategy, BMO Capital Markets and Robert Kavcic, Director and Senior Economist, BMO

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On April 8, BMO hosted a digital event exploring how global trade could evolve this year, the potential impact of volatile oil prices, how U.S. tariff policy could evolve, and risks to U.S.–Canada trade. Steve Verheul, former Chief Trade Negotiator for Canada, joined a panel of BMO experts to share perspectives on the trade outlook and how businesses and investors can prepare.

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In this episode, Helen Amos and Joel Jackson discuss disruptions to fertiliser supply chains stemming from the Iran conflict. Nitrogen and sulphur prices have already seen huge gains (phosphate prices are rising too) with seemingly little slack in the system for a supply response to plug the gap. They discuss how this compares in scale with the onset of the Russia/Ukraine war in 2022, and what this means for mining operations dependant on sulphuric acid for leaching and ammonia nitrate for explosives.

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BMO clients can view our reports here:

⁠Fertilizer Stocks Reawaken as Conflict Intensifies⁠

⁠Middle East Conflict Supply Risk: Aluminium and Iron Ore Pellets Vulnerable⁠

⁠Mining Costs With Higher Oil; What Are The Sensitivities?⁠

⁠BMO Special Event: Commodities: Middle East Conflict⁠

⁠First Attempt to Quantify Current Conflict, Comping to 2022 (and Even 2008)⁠⁠Another Week of War Escalation and Duration -Driven Volatility⁠

⁠Fertilizer and Methanol Impacts From Middle East and Iran Developments⁠

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On March 17, BMO hosted a discussion on the Middle East conflict and how it is likely to impact the US and Canadian economies, and energy markets. The panel included: Doug Porter, Chief Economist, who discussed the implications for growth, inflation, and central bank policy, and Randy Ollenberger, Oil and Gas Analyst, who explored whether markets are pricing this as a temporary supply shock or a more persistent geopolitical risk, and what that means for oil, refined products, and volatility ahead.

Commodity prices are reacting in a major way to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Please join our analysts, Randy Ollenberger, John McNulty, Joel Jackson, Helen Amos and George Heppel for a group conference call where we discuss our latest thoughts for near- and medium-term impacts on energy, metals, fertilizers, and chemicals markets.

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On March 9th, we sat down with Doug Porter and Randy Ollenberger to examine the market and economic implications of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the resulting energy shock. The conversation traces recent geopolitical developments, reactions across energy commodities and equities, and risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Doug Porter assesses inflation, growth, and central bank implications for Canada and the U.S., while Randy Ollenberger outlines scenarios keeping oil above $100 or pulling it back lower.

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