09.04.2015 - Global mining deals to pick up this year
The number of mining deals worldwide increased in 2014 and this trend is likely to continue this year amid an ongoing commodity price rout that has forced miners to slash capital spending and cut costs, a study released April 8 shows. According to SNL Metals & Mining’s report, 2014 saw 73 acquisitions that were valued at over US$10 million each, totalling almost $22 billion for the year. The figure, considerably higher than the $12 billion registered in 2013, is nothing to be too excited about, the study hints. The reason? 2014's total was the third lowest in the past ten years, with only 2013 and 2009 (US$14.88 billion) being more disappointing than last year’s...............................................Full Article: Source
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