Gruv- och metallindustrin - Ernst & Young - Sverige

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.

Exploration has significantly lagged domestic demand growth for minerals in India, and this activity needs to pick up pace. The challenges are surmountable and mining can be a significant contributor to the socio-economic development of vast mineral rich districts of India. The paper explores the challenges and opportunities of exploration in this growing market.

While mining and metals companies completed twice as many megadeals in the first half of 2011 vs. 1H 2010, other factors increase the volatility and risk around M&A activity. Despite this, momentum is growing and we expect significant IPO activity in the second half of 2011.

Our report reveals that the top three global business risks for mining and metals in 2011 and 2012 are resource nationalism, skills shortage and infrastructure access. What are the other risks rounding out our top 10 list? Find out in our annual report.

Rare earth elements are critical in the production of a variety of high tech and green energy technologies. The report looks at market fundamentals, how they are different from other mined commodities, and how it shapes the opportunities and challenges associated with restoring and growing the rare earths industry outside of China.

The US Financial Reform Bill or Dodd-Frank Act includes specific provisions that affect the mining and metals industry, including disclosure of government payments for natural resource extraction special reporting for companies that use or consume certain “conflict minerals” that may be produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries. The legislation also provides for specific reporting of US mine safety violations.