Total value of deals rises to $79 billion
Regulators aim to address compliance problems with “preliminary economic assessments”
Activity will be fueled by continued demand for base and precious metals from emerging markets
Average cash bonus was $540,000
Consultations revealed concerns among market players, regulators
After a major fall and a surprising comeback in 2009, prices of base metals appear to have stabilized for the year ahead
Salaries up by almost 9%, but cash bonuses down 18% in 2009
But number of industry deals on pace to fall short of 2008 levels by 50%
Auto industry’s woes continue to have an adverse effect on the metals industry
Leadership recruitment and talent upgrade key to sector stimulus