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Sector Analysis
Iron Ore Mining Market Analysis by Reserves, Production, Assets, Demand Drivers and Forecast to 2035
The global iron ore mining industry remains foundational to the steel value chain, supporting demand from construction, infrastructure, and automotive manufacturing worldwide. As end-use markets evolve and regional production dynamics shift, iron ore producers face a mix of modest near-term growth and longer-term expansion opportunities. GlobalData’s Global Iron Ore Mining to 2035 report delivers a comprehensive, data-driven view of how the iron ore market is expected to develop over the next decade. By combining historical performance with long-term forecasts, the...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in the Middle East (2025)
Following a period of significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) growth from 2019 to 2023, the inflow of FDI into the Middle East (ME) has slowed down due to risk premiums affecting investor confidence. Capital market reforms, eased equity caps, and limited FDI screening adopted by the likes of Saudi Arabia and the UAE have made material differences to making nations more compatible with global markets. Still, FDI projects opened in the ME region declined by 10.6% YoY in 2024, according...
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Sector Analysis
Australia Copper Mining to 2035
GlobalData's "Australia Copper Mining to 2035" provides a comprehensive coverage on the Australian copper mining industry. It provides historical and forecast data on copper production, reserves by country, and world copper prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the country’s copper industry such as demand from end use sectors. It further profiles major copper producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects. Australia’s copper production is expected to fall...
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Sector Analysis
Australia Mining Fiscal Landscape: Regulations, Governance and Sustainability (2025)
GlobalData's " Australia Mining Fiscal Landscape Regulations Governance and Sustainability (2025)" provides a comprehensive coverage on Australia's mining fiscal regime. The report provides country's overview with macroeconomic performance, corruption index, and mineral overview. It also provides a comprehensive coverage on the country’s mining regulatory bodies, laws, mining licenses and fees, as well as taxes and royalties. The report further provides Australia's sustainable mining practices covering its climate targets Australia has abundant and diverse natural resources, including iron ore, coal, bauxite,...
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Sector Analysis
US Copper Mining to 2035
GlobalData's "US Copper Mining to 2035" provides a comprehensive coverage on the US copper mining industry. It provides historical and forecast data on US production, reserves by country, and world copper prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the country’s copper industry such as demand from end use sectors. It further profiles major copper producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects. The US’ copper production is expected to...
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Sector Analysis
US Mining Fiscal Landscape Regulations Governance and Sustainability (2025)
GlobalData's "US’ Mining Fiscal Regime 2025" provides a comprehensive coverage on US' mining fiscal regime. The report provides country's overview with macroeconomic performance, corruption index and mineral overview. It also provides a comprehensive coverage on the country’s mining regulatory bodies, laws, rights, and obligations, as well as current and future tax-related proposals. The US possesses a rich and diverse mineral resource base, encompassing significant deposits of copper, gold, coal, iron ore, and uranium. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS),...
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Sector Analysis
Australia Mining to 2030 (2025 Review)
GlobalData's "Australia's Mining Review - 2025" provides an in-depth analysis of the mining sector in Australia across the states. The report offers comprehensive coverage of macroeconomic trends and commodity price movements impacting the region. It provides historical and forecast data on various commodities. It highlights major mining markets including Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria, Tasmania. The study examines a wide range of commodities, including Lithium, Iron ore, Bauxite, Lead, Zinc, Uranium, Gold, Manganese, Coal...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in APAC (2025)
Overall, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced significant growth in inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2024. This growth was primarily focused on sectors such as renewables, communications/media, and electronics, with the United States, United Kingdom, and France identified as major investors. In 2025, increasing trade barriers and geopolitical tensions are altering the landscape of APAC FDI. While protectionist measures and security-driven screening are redirecting some investments, such as semiconductors from Taiwan, towards the United States, resilient markets like India and...
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Thematic Analysis
Mining M&A Deals Q3 2025 - Top Themes: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in Q3 2025 in the Mining Sector.