The global mining and metals industry is focused on future growth through expanded production, but it also faces the increased challenge of maintaining its social license to operate and meeting government revenue expectations.
Our global reach Ernst & Young’s Global Mining & Metals Center brings together a worldwide team of professionals to help you achieve your potential — a team with deep technical experience in providing assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services to the mining and metals sector.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring India: Mining the opportunities
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.
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.
To talk with us about how we can put our Mining & Metals experience to work for you, please contact: Andrew Miller, Americas Mining & Metals Sector Leader
