Global mining and metals deal values and volumes are down, with Canadian numbers falling in the first nine months this year, advisory firm Ernst & Young’s (E&Y’s) seventh twice-yearly ‘Global Capital Confidence Barometer’ has found.
Deal values had declined by 43% year-on-year and volumes had declined by 16% year-over-year. “Our survey results reveal that only 38% of companies, down from 53% in April, are focused on growth in the next 12 months, while 27% are refocusing on business fundamentals, including cost reduction and operational efficiency,” E&Y Canadian mining and metals leader Bruce Sprague said on Wednesday………………………………………..Full Article: Source