Ernst & Young Industries Mining and Metals - Ernst & Young - Global

Mining and metals businesses face risks that are becoming more extreme and more complex, with resource nationalism, skills shortage and infrastructure as the top three, and the newcomer being sharing the benefits.

Growth in steelmaking capacity still exceeds demand, with significant over-capacity putting pressure on operators’ profitability. Discover the significant challenges for this sector, how steelmakers can compete for growth and the outlook for 2012.

This publication contains an illustrative set of consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), for Good Mining (International) Limited (Good Mining), a fictitious group of mining companies, for the year ended 31 December 2011. Good Mining specifically focuses on IFRS issues and the relevant disclosures as they relate to the mining and metals sector. This publication is complementary to Good Group (International) Limited 2011.

Mining and metals companies have stronger balance sheets and valuations have decreased, potentially increasing M&A opportunities. But M&A decisions are more difficult than ever.

As Africa embarks on its growth trajectory, the value that lies beneath can only be unlocked by investors who understand the mining and investment environment in each country. This survey compares 13 mining African countries and the criteria which would affect your investment decisions.

Managing the complexity of major capital projects in today’s landscape has never been more challenging, critical or costly. The report discusses the challenges and risks in capital project execution and the ways of effectively managing these extensive capital projects for successful outcomes.

The paper highlights the investment frameworks in development, the fundamentals driving the case for investment in rare earths exploration and production (pdf, 1.5mb), and the financing and the available exit options to rare earths developers and investors.

To meet rising metals demand, companies are operating in territories that are increasing their exposure to corruption. Companies are also dealing more and more with fraud, due to scaled back control measures put in place since the financial crisis. See which indicators will help you detect and prevent fraudulent and corrupt practices.