Global Mining Deals 2010: Out of Control... 2011 M&A Outlook
Mondaq Business Briefing › Canada Law Articles in English (2011)
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Global Mining Deals 2010: Out of Control... 2011 M&A Outlook
2010 did indeed mark the end of a historic decade in mining dealmaking. While it remains to be seen if we will ever see another decade like it, we do think 2011 will be another record-setting year for mining M&A. Our top five expectations are:
1. THERE WILL BE A HEIGHTED PACE OF DEAL ACTIVITY, ESPECIALLY IN THE "FIVE KEY RESOURCES." UPWARD PRESSURE ON DEAL VALUES MAY PROMPT SENIORS TO DEPLOY MORE CAPITAL INTO ORGANIC GROWTH. The key deal drivers of activity in 2010 still hold for 2011: the economic evolution of emerging markets will underpin demand for scarce commodities, prompting a rush to secure production in order to capitalize on price strengthening; and a macro backdrop of low interest rates in developed nations, global asset infl ation, political instability and a depressed US dollar will sustain demand f...See the full content of this document
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