In the Australian mining industry, there were 57 M&A deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $4.8bn, according to GlobalData’s Deals Database. The $2.2bn acquisition of Alumina by Alcoa was the industry’s largest disclosed deal. GlobalData’s Mining Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals report for Q1 2024 helps discover the latest insights on Mining Industry M&A transactions. The report uncovers the analyzes the disruptive themes behind the most notable deals, and helps anticipate shifts in the industry landscape. Buy the report here.
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In value terms, M&A activity in Australia increased by 60% in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $3bn and rose by 367% as compared to Q1 2023. Related deal volume decreased by 15% in Q1 2024 versus the previous quarter and was 2% higher than in Q1 2023.
The top-ranked financial advisors supporting these M&A deals in Australia in Q1 2024 were Bank of America; CI Financial; Dragon Tree Capital with 1, 1, 1 deals respectively.
The top-ranked legal advisors supporting these M&A deals in Australia in Q1 2024 were Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Herbert Smith Freehills; Ashurst with 2, 2, 1 deals respectively.
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GlobalData’s Deals Database tracks global deal activity, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, strategic alliances, and licensing agreements. Proprietary analysis is used to group deals into key thematic areas and granular sectors across the world’s largest industries.
This analysis considers only announced and completed deals from the GlobalData financial deals database and excludes all terminated and rumoured deals. Deal type includes Acquisition, Asset transactions and Mergers.
