Industry sector - Mining and Metals - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

The Mining Eye index fell 3% over Q3 2012 – encouraging compared with the dramatic 33% fall since January.

Operating in a turbulent and changing environment requires a shift in priorities from “growth for growth’s sake” to a committed focus on capital optimization. Read about the 9M trends and the outlook.

The Mining Eye index saw a 31% decline over a difficult Q2 for the junior mining sector, as an uncertain economic outlook affected confidence across the board.

Confidence in doing deals is improving and companies will be taking advantage of strategic partnering opportunities going forward. Read more about our survey results.

M&A and capital raising activity in the mining and metals sector fell in 1H 2012, with coal topping commodities and China activity.
Read about the annual 2011 trends and 2012 outlook, from a commodity and regional perspective.

Mining and metals businesses face risks that are becoming more extreme and more complex, with resource nationalism, skills shortage and infrastructure the top three issues.

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.