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Mining and Metals – London as a centre for global finance

The continuing growth of London as a centre of global finance in many fields is now widely acknowledged. Specifically the global mining industry increasingly looks to the London markets as the natural home for the large established metals producers. The AIM market has also been successful in attracting development stage companies and those graduating from the exploration focused markets overseas. The other major capital markets and associated financial services continues to make London the world centre of mining finance. Find out more about the services we provide to the mining and metals sector.

Read further papers on issues affecting the Mining sector.

Listen to commentary on our paper Life after debt, which looks at the industry's dramatic response to increasing levels of debt and considers how this will affect the way the industry pursues and finances growth.

Global mining and metals transactions –
2011 trends, 2012 outlook

Looking for value in volatility, we look at the major trends in transactions and financing in 2011 and the outlook for 2012 from a commodity and regional perspective.

Capital Confidence Barometer: Mining and Metals

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.

African Mining Investment Environment Survey 2011

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.

Effective capital project execution

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.

Global M&A and capital raising trends 1H 2011

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.


Also, find out which countries and commodities led the global economy out of recession in 2010 in our global mining and metals report, which looks at the major trends in 2010 and the outlook for the sector in 2011.

Business risks facing mining and metals 2011 – 2012

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.

Technology minerals: Rare earth race is on

The forecast shortfall in rare earths supply over the coming years has sparked a race to reap the rewards. Our paper analyses rare earths advanced exploration companies and expected demand trends, as well as the supply issue, sources of funding and the challenges and risks inherent in exiting rare earth projects.

Global steel:
2011 trends 2012 outlook

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.

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