The bottom of the current mining downturn was called a few times in recent years. But industry experts are, again, putting their necks out and saying the resources sector is finally on the up.
If it is the case, many miners will be taking advantage of this opportune time to pursue acquisition and development activities.
Read full article: http://www.resolute-equipment.com/news/120-miners-see-growth-prospects-on-horizon
2. The bottom of the current mining downturn
was called a few times in recent years. But
industry experts are, again, putting their
necks out and saying the resources sector is
finally on the up.
3. Most miners have insulated themselves
as much as possible against global
market volatility, but the situation isn't
all doom and gloom. Once the world
economy settles and begins an upward
trajectory, resources companies could
be in for unprecedented profit margins.
GLOBAL
ECONOMIC
IMPACT
4. The Chinese economy is
undergoing a rebalancing act,
according to the International
Monetary Fund. The country is
reshaping from an export and
public investment driven economy
to one that is sustained by
domestic consumption and a
growing services sector.
GLOBAL
ECONOMIC
IMPACT
5. Emerging Asia (excluding China)
includes India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. In its
report, the IMF forecasts slow and
steady growth throughout the next few
years from 6.2 per cent in 2015 to 6.5
per cent in 2017.
GLOBAL
ECONOMIC
IMPACT
6. According to the Deloitte
Mining Services Index, the
mining services industry may,
too, have hit its rock bottom in
the six months to December
2015 where the Index fell 12.03
points to 55.60.
WHAT DOES THIS
MEAN FOR MINING
SERVICES?
7. However, positive markers
have indicated increasing
gold exploration activities,
which is good news for drill
and blast contractors and
equipment suppliers.
WHAT DOES THIS
MEAN FOR MINING
SERVICES?
8. The resources sector is evolving
from a more short-sighted
industry chasing dollar signs to
an industry reshaped by cost
cutting, technological research
and pursuit of productivity.
WHAT DOES THIS
MEAN FOR MINING
SERVICES?