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Metals and mining corporate themes: 5 things to look for in 2017
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Report summary
Despite commodity price rises in the second half of 2016, uncertainty and volatility remain key concerns for mining executives, who are viewing the future with cautious optimism. Against this backdrop, we examine five key themes that will shape the metals and mining corporate landscape in 2017: macro political and economic risk, China, cost deflation, changing M&A and exploration strategies.
Table of contents
- 1. Macro uncertainty causing market volatility
- 2. Eyes still on Chinese economic rebalancing
- 3. Continued cost control but is deflation coming to an end?
- 4. M&A will be disciplined and strategic
- 5. Growth by exploration preferred for the long term
- Outlook
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