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A report on the mining industry of Canada as of 2013 is presented. Topics include the political leadership, favourable tax and regulatory policies that could maintain its mining sector over the next five years and its continued exploration and development activity across the country. It looks on the 1.8% growth in gold output, impact of initial public offerings for mining firms and the expected merger and acquisition that will see a modest recovery in the coming quarters of 2014.

The article discusses the trends in China's mining sector from 2009 to 2016. It mentions the possible closure of smaller mines, merger of mid-sized miners and restructuring of the sector. It notes the suspension of prospecting and mining licences for the coal and rare earths sectors by the government. It also emphasizes that the sector shut-off from the international investment arena and the tendency of domestic Chinese miners to become unprofitable.

The article reports on acceleration of the vertical integration trend in mining sector in Canada. It mentions the vertical integration is the process of procuring assets in order to give a firm greater control. Further it also focuses on the benefits and risk of vertical integration in the industry.

The article presents an overview of mining industry trends and developments in China for the first quarter of 2012. It forecasts a strong 8.4% average annual growth from 2010 to 2015 to reach 608 billion U.S. dollars as part of the energy efficiency and consolidation of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015). It forecasts a production growth in the sector to be led by iron ore, bauxite and copper mining. It expects further consolidation in the coal mining industry in a drive to create coal hubs.

The article focuses on the economic outlook for mining industry across the world in 2011. It says that mining equities have declined in 2011 due to lower output from major copper producers which were affected by falling grades and bad weather. It mentions that state government has increased their involvement in mining sector in various countries while merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has improved in April and May 2011.

A business analysis of Atlas Copco AB, which offers industrial tools, compressed air equipment, construction and mining equipment and assembly systems and other related services, is provided, focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) faced by the company. Strengths include a strong focus on innovations. Weaknesses include a lack of scale. Opportunities for improvement include strategic acquisitions. Threats to the company include intense competition.

The article offers the outlook by Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI) on the global mining industry. It says that the copper industry has experienced production decline such as the Xstrata, Anglo American, and Rio Tinto due to falling grades and excessive rainfall, but is expected to be short-lived. It also highlights the increase in mergers and acquisition (M&A) events in April and early May 2011 as a method to diversify and the involvement of government in controlling the said industry.

The article profiles the gold company Barrick Gold. It states that the company's strength is being the largest gold company but its weakness is its reliance to a single product. It mentions that the company plans to buy out the Australian mining company Equinox Mineral for 7.3 billion Canadian dollars, which Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI) believed as a shrewd move to diversify its business.

The article presents an outlook on the condition of the mining sector in Venezuela in 2011. It highlights the significant contribution of leading mining companies such as BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Co. that raised the sector in the country. It also provides updates on the condition of the copper mining companies such as Xstrata PLC and Anglo American Corp. which reported significant business losses. Furthermore, it details several mining companies seeking to merge with other firms.

The article presents a global economic outlook of the mining industry in Argentina. It predicts a sharp decline in mining equities in the second quarter (Q2) for 2011 behind a sell-off in metal markets. The sudden large decline of the prices in metal has reflected in mining equities indicating a bearish signal. It notes an increase in proposed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as companies make an effort to raise exposure to other commodities and countries.

A business analysis of Evraz group SA, a firm headquartered in Luxembourg which is engaged in steel, mining and vanadium businesses, is provided, focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) faced by the company. Strengths include leading market position. Weaknesses include anti-monopoly investigation. Opportunities for improvement include acquisitions to fuel growth. Threats to the company include consolidation in the steel industry.

The article presents an analysis on the dominance of Chinese companies in the global mining industry. It notes the influence of China in the productivity of the global mining industries and its control over metals supplies. It states various acquisitions of Chinese companies over Australia's mining firms since 2005. It projects China's continuous prevalence at the global mineral industries by buying assets of Western companies.

The article offers updates on various developments for key projects in the mining sector in Russia. It states that Archangel Diamond Corp. has received consent to acquire a 49.99% equity stake at Arkhangelskoe Geologodobychnoe Predpriyatie (AGP) whose reserves was estimated at about five billion U.S. dollars. It mentions that ALROSA Co. Ltd. plans to produce 1.87 billion U.S. dollars worth of diamonds in 2009 and will sell it to Gokhran.

The article presents an economic forecast for the global mining industry. As forecasted by the Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI), the recession gave China the opportunity to increase its global mining asset investments at cheap prices. Charts depicting the top five global mining companies based on market capitalization and Chinese acquisitions in Australia since 2005 are presented.

The article offers information on the trends and developments in China's mining industry as of the fourth quarter of 2009. It notes that the Chinese government practiced mergers and acquisitions (M & A) as a step to optimally use mineral resources. It also mentions that the State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) urged the local government to deny approval for small coal mines since it has been noted for mining deaths.

The article offers information concerning the mining industry in Russia for the secod quarter of 2009. It notes the merger of the United Company Russian Aluminium (UC RUSAL), the world's biggest producer of alumina and aluminium, to RUSAL, a Russian company. It mentions the developments of RUSAL and its plan to cut an 11% of its annual aluminium output, 30% of its alumina production and 5% of its workforce.

The article provides information on the key projects in the Russian mining industry for the second quarter of 2008. It states that Russian company Rusal has finalized its merger with the United Company Russian Aluminum (UC RUSAL) to become the world's largest producer of alumina and aluminium, controlling 12% of the global market. It includes the economic activities of industries for other mineral resources such as iron, copper, nickel, and gold.

A business analysis of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., company engaged in the exploration, mining and production of copper, gold and molybdenum, is provided, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths include low cost of production. Weaknesses include suspension of field activities. Opportunities for improvement include acquisition of Phelps Dodge Corp. Threats to the company include environmental challenges.

A business analysis of Norilsk Nickel, the world's leading producer of nickel and palladium, is provided, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths include strong market position. Weaknesses include overdependence on the Russian Federation. Opportunities for improvement include acquisitions. Threats to the company include environmental regulations.

Provides a business analysis of Barrick Gold Corp., Ontario-based international gold mining company, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including strong market position, strong financial status, effective mitigation of risk and cost control measures, and emphasis on exploration; Weaknesses, including contingencies, claims and litigations, decreasing production levels in old mines, and delay in commencing production in new mines; Opportunities for improvement, including new development projects, power plant in Nevada, acquisitions of Placer Dome, and explorations in Russia and Central Asia; Threats to the company, including international political and economic issues, gold price volatility, inherent risk in the mining operations, and fluctuation in currency and commodity prices.

Provides a business analysis of Placer Dome Inc., the world's sixth largest gold mining company, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including strong financial position and adequate future gold reserves; Weaknesses, including susceptibility to currency rate fluctuations; Opportunities for improvement, including new acquisitions and increased sales in copper; Threats to the company, including fluctuations in gold prices and inherent mining risks.

Provides a business analysis of Anglo American PLC which is primarily a mining and natural resource group, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including a highly diversified business and strong cash flow; Weaknesses, including strongly sensitive to currency fluctuations and poor relative margins; Opportunities for improvement, including its strong position to benefit from commodity cycle; Threats to the company, including difficulties in takeover of listed companies in South Africa.

The article presents an analysis of the various trends in the mining industry in China. It predicts the 7.4 percent annual growth rate of the country's mining industry value from 20120 to 2016. It highlights copper as the leader in the production growth of metals, the 6.2 percent growth of gold mine production from 2011 to 2016, and the consolidation of steel and coal companies.