Colombia Mining Sector Report 2018/2019

The mining sector plays a central role in Colombia’s economy, being responsible for 18.3% of its total export revenues and 2.1% of its GDP in 2017. During the year, the country was the leading thermal coal producer in Latin America, ranking 11th globally. Other segments in which Colombia holds a prominent position are the mining of precious metals and of stones: the country has the largest emerald reserves in the Latin American region (and the second-largest globally) and the region’s fourth-largest gold mine reserves. Despite its significant potential, the country’s mining sector has not been entirely shielded from the negative cycle of mineral commodity prices and, between 2014 and 2017, performed much weaker than the economy overall posting, with its GVA posting a 1.2% average annual growth, while Colombia’s GDP rose at a 2.3% CAGR for the same period.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the mining sector for Colombia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the mining sector in Colombia
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key production and sales data for the sector in Colombia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Colombia
• Ascertain Colombia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Colombia
• Build a clear picture of deposits, production and consumption for specific sub-sectors (e.g. coal, metals and minerals).

See below for a complete table of report contents: