Driven by strong prices and equity market support, the aggregate market capitalization of approximately 2,300 mining companies reached a multiyear high of over $2 trillion in the first quarter of 2021. Our Pipeline Activity Index, which measures exploration activity increased by almost 21% from the previous quarter.
Track global mining recovery with our quarterly review of:
- Commodity price trends, drivers and estimates
- Drilling activity and exploration metrics
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Quarterly financing activity
- Capex spending & forecast
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