2017 Mining Explosives Market in South Africa for Coal, Iron Ore, Gold and PGMs, Forecast to 2020 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--()--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Mining Explosives Market in South Africa for Coal, Iron Ore, Gold and PGMs, Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

The South African mining explosives market for coal, iron ore, PGMs, and gold was worth $530.7 million in 2015 and its growth will be limited (CAGR of 1.2%) over the next five years. This is due to the global oversupply of metals and minerals and low commodity prices that are hindering the growth of explosives in the local mining sector.

Mining of major commodities is expected to gradually regain momentum, as global demand and prices slowly recover, although this falls outside the current forecast period. Worth $223.8 million in 2015, the bulk emulsion explosives segment is expected to reach $238.6 million by 2020 at a CAGR of 1.3%. In comparison, the packaged explosives segment is expected to grow from $149.3 million in 2015 to $158.2 million by 2020 at a CAGR of 1.2%, while initiating systems will expand from $157.5 million in 2015 to $167.6 million by 2020 at a CAGR of 1.2%.

The South African mining explosives market is a very competitive and price-sensitive market. Weak global demand for commodities, combined with low commodity prices, has forced mining companies to take a closer look at reducing variable costs to ensure the viability of mining operations. The top three market participants (AEL Mining Services, BME South Africa, and Sasol Explosives) had a combined revenue market share of over 82.0% in 2015. Major contract gains or losses periodically shift the market shares between the top three competitors, but ultimately these competitors dominate the market. With slow, stagnant growth in mining production and in both green and brownfield projects, competitor growth is dependent on the status of these contracts.

Key questions answered include:

- At what rate is the South African mining explosives market growing or declining and are growth changes expected during the forecast period?

- What product and technology trends are evident in the local mining explosives market and how does it affect surface and underground mining activities?

- How does underground and surface mining impact the use of explosives?

- Which product segments (bulk explosives, cartridges, and initiating systems/devices) and major commodities (coal, iron ore, gold, and PGMs) contribute the most to the mining explosives market? Is this likely to change during the forecast period (2016 to 2020)?

- What does the mining explosives market's competitive landscape look like? Who are the important market competitors and what products or services do they offer?

- Considering weak global commodity prices and their impact on the local mining industry, what are the ramifications for the South African mining explosives market in terms of volumes sold and competitive strategies employed? Are there growth opportunities?

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Overview

3. Drivers and Restraints-Total Mining Explosives Market

4. Forecasts and Trends-Total Mining Explosives Market

5. Demand Analysis-Total Mining Explosives Market

6. Market Share and Competitive Analysis- Total Mining Explosives Market

7. Growth Opportunities and Companies to Action

8. Bulk Emulsions Segment Analysis

9. Packaged Explosives Segment Analysis

10. Initiating Systems Segment Analysis

11. The Last Word

12. Appendix

Companies Featured

  • AEL Mining Services
  • BME South Africa
  • Sasol Explosives

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Related Topics: Coal Mining, Gold and Silver Mining, Iron Ore Mining, Explosives

Contacts

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
Related Topics: Coal Mining, Gold and Silver Mining, Iron Ore Mining, Explosives