: While often overstated, Chinese buyers completed 161 deals worth ~$12 billion, focusing largely on acquiring 100% equity in smaller targets rather than controlling stakes in "mega" corporations. Mining in Serbia: 2010
The year 2010 served as a pivotal recovery period for the global and Serbian mining sectors following the 2008 global financial crisis. Globally, the industry saw a record-breaking surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, while in Serbia, the sector remained a cornerstone of energy production, primarily through lignite mining. rudarstvo 2010
accounted for 84% of the total global project pipeline. : While often overstated, Chinese buyers completed 161
In Serbia, 2010 was marked by record energy production and significant environmental challenges, particularly in the Bor and Kolubara regions. Global mining M&A at record pace in 2010 -report - Reuters accounted for 84% of the total global project pipeline
The global mining industry in 2010 was characterized by a "return to risk" and aggressive exploration. :
Investment in global mining projects increased by compared to 2009, totaling $562 billion by year-end. Production Trends :