Copper, Nickel, Lead & Zinc Mining in Canada Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 18, 2014 -- The Copper, Nickel, Lead and Zinc Mining industry is heavily reliant on the market prices of the metals it produces. Canada is the ninth-largest producer of copper globally, and it is also the fifth-largest producer of nickel globally. Therefore, the prices of these metals heavily influence the industry's performance; the industry also produces zinc and, to a lesser extent, lead. These minerals are key inputs into many products, and demand is relatively strong. However, the global recession negatively impacted the industry's performance. In the five years to 2014, industry revenue is expected to expand at an annualized rate. IBISWorld estimates that industry revenue will grow moderately in 2014, as nickel and zinc prices offset declines in copper.
Though the industry supplies important metals for infrastructure construction and other products, the recyclability of copper, most notably, ensures that there is a strong secondary market for the industry's products. Weakening demand from China is also anticipated to constrain the industry's ability to expand revenue. Nonetheless, exports have grown strongly in the five years to 2014, and they are expected to continue growing in the next five years, though, at a slower pace. The number of industry establishments is expected to be relatively steady in the five years to 2014, and this trend is expected to continue through 2019. The current oversupply of copper on global markets will likely lessen in the next five years, as downstream markets draw down stockpiles. However, demand is expected to remain relatively tepid in comparison with previous years, as China's rapid growth moderates.
Concentration in the Copper, Nickel, Lead and Zinc Mining industry is medium to high, with the two largest producers accounting for a majority of total revenue in 2014. In the five years to 2019, industry revenue is forecast to grow slowly at an annualized rate. Industry operators will continue to seek additional measures to reduce mine operation costs, effectively increasing profitability in the five years to 2019. Like other mining industries, companies in this industry must actively explore for or acquire mineral assets on a regular basis. Therefore, IBISWorld anticipates industry operators will continue consolidation efforts to improve their production efficiency and expand their reserve bases.
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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics
The Copper, Nickel, Lead & Zinc Mining industry mines ores valued for their copper, nickel, lead or zinc content. Firms may covert mined ore into concentrates for further downstream processing.
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Current Performance
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Globalization & Trade
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