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Number of global mining and metals sector deals by commodity 2017

Number of global mining and metals sector deals in 2017 by commodity

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