Growth Opportunities in the Global Mining Market

The global mining market is forecast to witness excellent growth over the next five years. The industry is estimated to reach US $1,783 billion by 2017, with a CAGR of 7.4% from 2012 to 2017. The highly fragmented industry comprises the mining of iron ore, coal, precious metals, diamonds, bauxite, manganese, and base metals. The c

ompanies in the industry have adopted new technologies to increase productivity.

Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has conducted a competitive analysis on the trends and forecasts of the industry and presents its findings in “Global Mining Market 2012-2017: Trend, Profit, and Forecast Analysis.” The industry is currently using bioleaching technology and automated remote technology for mining, which are anticipated to lead the industry toward sustained growth.

Lucintel's report discusses the numerous challenges faced by the industry. The mining market mainly deals with the iron ore, coal, and various precious metals. The scarcity of raw materials, minerals, and valuable metals affect the industry growth. The mining market could also be affected by the increasing rate of recycling of various materials.

In analyzing the factors that affect the growth rate, Lucintel finds that increased demand of iron ore by power plants, the construction industry, and for ports; usage of aluminum in the transportation sector; and demand from the oil and gas sector influenced industry growth. The developing economies of the world are investing in infrastructure development and the construction sector, which drives the growth potential.

This study can provide industry leaders with a competitive benchmarking of the mining industry and up-to-date information on market share, profit margins, capabilities, and strategies of the leaders. It is designed to offer executives strategically significant competitor information, analysis, and insight, critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and sales plans.

This comprehensive guide from Lucintel provides readers with valuable information and the tools needed to successfully drive critical business decisions with a thorough understanding of the market’s potential. This report will save Lucintel clients hundreds of hours in personal research time on a global market and it offers significant benefits in expanding business opportunities throughout the global mining industry analysis. In a fast-paced ever-changing world, business leaders need every advantage available to them in a timely manner to drive change in the market and to stay ahead of their competition. This report provides business leaders with a keen advantage in this regard by making them aware of

emerging trends and demand requirements on an annual basis.

To make any investment or strategic decision, you need adequate and timely information. This market report fulfills this co

re need.

Some of the features of mining market report are:

 

List of Figures

 

Chapter 3. Industry Overview

Figure 3.1: External forces shaping global mining industry

 

Chapter 4. Global Macroeconomic Overview

Figure 4.1: Global GDP growth rate trend

Figure 4.2: Global inflation rate trend

Figure 4.3: Global population growth rate trend

Figure 4.4: Global unemployment rate trend

Figure 4.5: Regional GDP growth rate trend

Figure 4.6: Regional inflation rate trend

Figure 4.7: Regional population growth rate trend

Figure 4.8: Regional unemployment rate trend

 

Chapter 5. Industry Trends

Figure 5.1: Global mining industry annual trend 2006-11 (US $B)

Figure 5.2: Global mining industry regional trend: 2006-11 (US $B)

Figure 5.3: Global mining industry regional trend: 2006-11 (%)

Figure 5.4: Global mining industry segment trend 2006-2011 (US $B)

Figure 5.5: Global mining industry segment trend 2006-2011 (%)

Figure 5.6: Global mining industry quarterly trend 2010-11 (US $B)

Figure 5.7: Global mining industry profitability trend 2006-11

Figure 5.8: Global mining industry revenue per employee Trend 2006-11

Figure 5.9: Cost structure of global mining industry 2006-11

Figure 5.10: Cost structure in North American mining industry: 2006-11

Figure 5.11: Cost structure in European mining industry: 2006-11

Figure 5.12: Cost structure in Asia Pacific mining industry: 2006-11

Figure 5.13: Top 5 companies vs. mining gross profit & net profit analysis: 2011

Figure 5.14: Cash on hand for global mining industry 2006-11 (US $B)

Figure 5.15: Cash on hand for global mining industry 2006-11 (%)

Figure 5.16: Asset for global mining industry 2006-11 (US $B)

Figure 5.17: Assets for global mining industry 2006-11 (%)

Figure 5.18: Debt for global mining industry 2006-11 (US $B)

Figure 5.19: Debt for global mining industry 2006-11 (%)

Figure 5.20: Industry shares of top players in global mining industry in 2006

Figure 5.21: Industry shares of top players in global mining industry in 2011

Figure 5.22: Global mining industry 2006 market share analysis

Figure 5.23: Global mining industry 2011 market share analysis

 

Chapter 6. Industry Forecasts

Figure 6.1: Global mining industry annual forecast 2012-17 (US $B)

Figure 6.2: Global mining industry quarterly forecast 2011-12 (US $B)

Figure 6.3: Global GDP growth rate forecast

Figure 6.4: Global inflation rate forecast

Figure 6.5: Global population growth rate forecast

Figure 6.6: Global unemployment rate forecast

Figure 6.7: Regional GDP growth rate forecast

Figure 6.8: Regional inflation rate forecast

Figure 6.9: Regional population growth rate forecast

Figure 6.10: Regional unemployment rate forecast

Figure 6.11: Global mining industry regional forecast 2012-17 (US $B)

Figure 6.12: Global mining industry regional forecast 2012-17 (%)

Figure 6.13: Global mining industry segment forecast 2012-17 (US $B)

Figure 6.14: Global mining industry segment forecast 2012-17 (%)

 

Chapter 7. Emerging Trends

Figure 7.1: Global mining industry opportunity by region

Figure 7.2: Global mining industry opportunity by segment

 

List of Tables

Chapter 3. Industry Overview

Table 3.1: Industry parameters of global mining industry

Table 3.2: Relative industry attractiveness by region

 

Chapter 5. Industry Trends

Table 5.1: Regional revenue growth rate

Table 5.2: Segment revenue growth rate

Table 5.3: Percentage change in cost structure

Table 5.4: Percentage change in cash on hand

Table 5.5: Percentage change in total asset  

Table 5.6: Percentage change in total debt

Table 5.7: Key companies by revenue growth

Table 5.8: Key companies by revenue decline

 

Chapter 6. Industry Forecasts

Table 6.1: Global mining regional forecast growth rate