The data illustrates the number of global mining and metals sector deals in 2017, by major commodity. In that year, there were 134 deals regarding gold worldwide. Thus, gold was the top acquired/targeted commodity in 2017.
Gold | 134 |
Steel | 42 |
Coal | 30 |
Silver, lead, zinc | 30 |
Copper | 30 |
Aluminum | 10 |
Iron ore | 9 |
Potash/phosphate | 4 |
Nickel | 3 |