The global mining sector has seen an unprecedented span of growth and upheaval in the last one decade. All the metal and mineral commodities rose from their low point in 2001-02 periods to an all time high in 2008. Although the global recession in 2008 severely affected their business global mining companies resumed their growth and surpassed their previous highs by the end of 2010. However, standing at this crucial juncture, they face major opportunities and threats in their near future.
This report attempts to address these growth opportunities and major hurdles of the mining sector. Further, efforts have been made to understand the serious implications of policy changes by governments and the rise of the emerging markets. The key management strategies and business growth models adopted by the largest mining companies such as BHP Billiton, Royal Dutch Shell and Rio Tinto have been discussed in detail.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Analyzing the Leading Companies
- Strategies to Excel
- Presence in Emerging Markets
- Question 1 - Examine the Arguments for and Against Globalization
- Question 2 – Critically Evaluate the Benefits and Limitations of M&As
- Question 3 - Managing Under South Africa's Restrictive Foreign Exchange Controls
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to analyze the growth opportunities and challenges faced by the global mining sector, particularly in light of resource nationalism, shifting tax and royalty policies, and the rise of emerging markets. The report examines key management strategies and business models adopted by leading mining companies like BHP Billiton, Royal Dutch Shell, and Rio Tinto.
- Resource Nationalism and its Impact on Global Mining Companies
- The Role of Emerging Markets in Driving Commodity Demand
- The Impact of Shifting Tax and Royalty Policies on Mining Profitability
- Strategies for Global Mining Companies to Navigate a Changing Landscape
- The Importance of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the Mining Industry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The executive summary provides an overview of the global mining sector's recent growth, challenges, and future prospects. The introduction discusses the key issues impacting the global mining and metals industry, highlighting the influence of resource-hungry nations, emerging markets, and climate change. The report then delves into the leading mining companies, analyzing their strategies and performance, particularly in the context of resource nationalism and changing tax and royalty policies. The report also explores the significance of emerging markets as key drivers of commodity demand.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on the global mining industry, resource nationalism, emerging markets, shifting tax and royalty policies, M&A, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Vale S.A., and the strategies for navigating a changing landscape.
- Quote paper
- Hellen Dreeves (Author), 2012, Mining for synergies. Strategies for global mining companies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/279976
