Global mining publications, thought leadership and studies
Mining Tax Quarterly
Mining Tax QuarterlyA quarterly review of tax developments and industry updates for the global mining sector. This issue features a discussion of a rare earths trade dispute with China and a review of recent PwC mining sector publications.217 KB PDF file | Free download
On the road again? Global Mining 2011 Deals Review & 2012 Outlook
On the road again? Global Mining 2011 Deals Review & 2012 OutlookThis new study offers key PwC observations of M&A in the mining sector in 2011. In addition to traditional deal tallies and metrics, it also includes a précis of geographic trends, M&A value drivers and a closer look at activity by resource.2.1 MB PDF file | Free download
Global mining deals 2011 half-year update
Global mining deals 2011 half-year updateIn 1H 2011, there were 1,379 deals worth US $71 billion announced, making it the busiest year of M&A in the mining sector’s history. However, PwC believes jittery global equity markets will likely put downward pressure on most mining company valuation for the near term. This does not mean the end of an era of unprecedented global mining M&A, however.1.6 MB PDF file | Free download
Mine 2011 - Global mining trends
Mine 2011 - Global mining trendsThese are interesting times for the mining industry, with increasing scrutiny from governments, customers and other stakeholders. Growing demand for its products, driven by emerging markets, highlights that supply will be the most significant challenge it will face. The shift in balance is a positive one , but it will not be simple and will take some managing.2.9 MB PDF file | Free download
Mining deals 2010
Mining deals 2010Revisiting Mining M&A in 2010 and looking at anticipated trends for M&A in 2011. PwC's report sets out the winners, losers and those waiting in the wings. The bottom line is that, with the world’s population estimated to reach 8.3 billion by 2030 amid fears of a fleeting supply of resources, there may not be enough to go around. Someone, somewhere, may be disappointed.1.4 MB PDF file | Free download
Global mining tax comparison: Income taxes, mining taxes and mining royalties (Updated Dec. 2010)
Global mining tax comparison: Income taxes, mining taxes and mining royalties (Updated Dec. 2010)Our hope is that this Summary can help in an analysis of taxes in an included country by focusing on the income taxes, mining taxes and royalties applicable in that country. It is, however, only a starting point. Any analysis of fairness with regard to whether a mining company is paying its fair share should include not only income taxes, mining taxes or royalties but should arguably also include all taxes and payments to government by a mining company. This Summary of income and mining taxes and mining royalties does not include property taxes, VAT and other taxes broadly applicable to all businesses.259 KB PDF file | Free download
Mining deals: No stone unturned - 2010 mid-year update
Mining deals: No stone unturned - 2010 mid-year updateThe overarching theme for M&A in the mining sector in 2010 is that "no stone is being left unturned" to uncover deal opportunities. In addition to an overall increase in deal volumes, forays into new geographies, diversification of resource bases and an overall return to risk have characterized activity year-to-date 2010. This edition of Mining Deals was prepared in conjunction with the 14th annual PwC America's School of Mines.894 KB PDF file | Free download
2012 Gold Price Report
2012 Gold Price ReportAnnually, PwC surveys gold mining companies from around the world, including executives from senior and junior mines. Read our 2012 survey to learn why gold companies’ shares are not keeping pace with gold prices.711 KB PDF file | Free download
Global mine bulletin: December 2010
Global mine bulletin: December 2010Welcome to the December edition of Global mine bulletin for 2010. As we close out the calendar year, there is a much brighter economic outlook for the global mining industry versus a year ago. This has been highlighted in two of PwC's flagship mining publications -- Junior mine (Canada) and Aussie mine (Australia). We discuss the findings of these publications in more depth and the cases made for optimism, particularly with junior and mid-tier miners.587 KB PDF file | Free download
Aussie mine: November 2010
Aussie mine: November 2010This year's analysis presents an interesting foundation for what is anticipated as a return to form as Australian mid-tier miners Rise and Shine. Many mid-tier miners are currently enjoying bullet proof balance sheets, commodity price strength and a responsive and optimistic equity market, perhaps tempered by a strong Australian dollar (A$) and uncertainty around changes to the tax regime. Our analysis will provide further understanding of these key factors.2.6 MB PDF file | Free download
Junior Mine 2011- A review and analysis of the top 100 mining companies on the TSXV
Junior Mine 2011- A review and analysis of the top 100 mining companies on the TSXVWelcome to the fifth edition of our Junior mine publication. Over the past five years, we have witnessed extreme volatility in the industry from a steady increase in commodity prices that strengthened the junior mining sector, to a broad-based collapse of the financial markets to a partial recovery this year. We are cautiously optimistic that the sector recovery will continue as the appetite for metals and minerals grows in emerging economies.3 MB PDF file | Free download
Responding to climate change: Challenges and solutions on the road ahead
Responding to climate change: Challenges and solutions on the road aheadThis publication shows how PwC can assist in the areas of strategy, risk, regulation and reporting to optimise operations and deliver leading practice. Our goal is to help companies deliver on their climate change ambitions in a way that brings maximum value and competitive advantage.564 KB PDF file | Free download
A step change by the Australian government on the proposed resource rent tax regime
A step change by the Australian government on the proposed resource rent tax regimeThe Australian government announced that the Resources Super Profits Tax (RSPT) would be scrapped. In its place, we now have a newly titled "Minerals Resources Rent Tax" (MRRT) in conjunction with an extension to the existing Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) regime.139 KB PDF file | Free download
Total tax contribution: A study of the economic contribution mining companies make to public finances
Total tax contribution: A study of the economic contribution mining companies make to public financesThis study aims to bring greater transparency to the full contribution that mining companies make to public finances. The results analyse their total payments to government, focusing on their most significant operations in the various locations.3 MB PDF file | Free download
Mine: Back to the boom: Review of global trends in the mining industry - 2010
Mine: Back to the boom: Review of global trends in the mining industry - 2010This year's publication marks our seventh annual survey of the Top 40 mining companies by market capitalisation, provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial performance and position of the global mining industry and also discusses current trends in the global mining industry.3.7 MB PDF file | Free download
Managing your capital project: Capital project capability statement
Managing your capital project: Capital project capability statementThe scale of projects in the energy, utility and mining sectors present immense challenges at the best of times. In a world of economic instability, with uncertain demand and plummeting commodity prices, these challenges are magnified. From project appraisal all the way through to completion and operation, a solid project management strategy will optimise your capital project delivery, ensuring survival in the downturn, and emerging stronger and better positioned.492 KB PDF file | Free download
Global mine bulletin: March 2010
Global mine bulletin: March 2010PwC's 1st 2010 edition of our quarterly Global mine bulletin specifically focuses on three of our recent PwC global thought leadership publications that considered events and industry issues arising across the year 2009: Mining deals, Aussie mine and the Global gold price survey. Global mine also takes a look at a country well endowed with commodities and offering great potential, Kazakhstan and deepdives into the criticality of equipment reliability in the mining industry from a performance improvement perspective.1 MB PDF file | Free download
Aussie mine: Road to recovery? - November 2009
Aussie mine: Road to recovery? - November 2009Aussie mine provides an overview of the financial performance of the mid-tier mining industry and investigates significant areas of focus, specifically the implications of foreign investment on the mid-tier 50 and the relevance of customer credit risk to strategic planning.1.3 MB PDF file | Free download
Mine: When the going gets tough: Review of global trends in the mining industry 2009
Mine: When the going gets tough: Review of global trends in the mining industry 2009In the sixth addition of Mine, we discuss global trends in the mining industry based on an analysis of the financial performance and position of the global mining industry as represented by the largest top 40 mining companies by market capitalisation..3 MB PDF FILE | Free download
Tax and the environment: A world of possibilities
Tax and the environment: A world of possibilitiesTax and the environment, a book produced jointly by PwC and the IBFD (International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation), is a valuable tool for cost-effective planning of investments which help save the environment.Order now
Glossary of terms used in the trading of oil and gas, utilities and mining commodities
Glossary of terms used in the trading of oil and gas, utilities and mining commoditiesThis glossary will be of use to a broad audience – CEOs, CFOs, members of the management and supervisory boards, accountants, traders, regulators, tax consultants and many more – bringing together terms from the worlds of finance, electricity, mining, oil and gas as well as sectors such as law, regulatory affairs, economics and even meteorology.325 KB PDF file | Free download
IFRS for mining companies: Financial reporting in the mining industry: International financial reporting standards
IFRS for mining companies: Financial reporting in the mining industry: International financial reporting standardsThis edition describes the financial reporting implications of IFRS across a number of areas selected for their particular relevance to the mining industry.2.29 MB | Free download