Global Metals & Minerals Database & Market Intelligence
Access Strategic Project Data Across the Global Metals & Minerals Supply Chain
Access trusted data on global metals & minerals projects and processing plants across base and precious metals, rare earths, steel, cement, and more so you never miss a high-value project.
The Metals & Minerals industry is experiencing robust capital spending, driven by the ongoing energy transition, net-zero goals, infrastructure development, and growing demand for EVs and renewable energy technologies. This comes at a time when mining companies remain under pressure to balance capacity expansions with ESG commitments and sustainable practices. Long-term permitting timelines still hems back new grassroot developments, with expansions remaining a more favored pathway to adding new output, but there are faster capital commitments being made towards key metals and minerals essential to the energy transition. Resource nationalism is on the rise with key markets like U.S. and Canada incentivizing domestic mineral supply to reduce reliance on foreign sources. From mining through to downstream metals smelting and processing sectors, project activity is positive, with spending near peak levels since 2017.
Overview
Best-in-Class Database & Market Intelligence for the Global Metals & Minerals Industry
IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI™) Platform for the Metals & Minerals industry provides detailed, trusted data across every stage of plant and mine development, from pre-commissioned assets to expansion and shutdown activity. Whether you're targeting mining operations, steel or cement manufacturing, or long-term contractor agreements, our platform helps you find opportunities faster and act with precision.
Global Metals & Minerals Industry Coverage
Our Solution
Data, Analytics, Geospatial Solutions. All In One Platform.
Capital Projects
Track global capital projects with trusted data on investments, including contacts, contractors, scopes, schedules, milestones, and more.
Constantly Updated Maintenance Intelligence
Monitor offline events with insights on schedules, causes, and updates, plus regularly updated alerts for precise downtime tracking.
Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs)
Review LTSAs to identify contractors providing engineering, maintenance, mining contracting or rental services.
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Verified Plant & Mine Profiles
Access profiles for plants and mines, detailing ownership, location, capacity, products, key management contacts, labor details, and more.
In-Depth Unit & Equipment Details
Track profiles including mining equipment, power generation units, comminution units, rotary kilns, melting furnaces, and more.
Power Generation Units
Track units in the metals and minerals industry, including fossil, hydro, solar, wind, biomass, and CHP, with detailed profiles including fuel type, usage, commissioning dates, and status.
Our Coverage
Extensive Coverage Across All Sectors of the Metals & Minerals Market
Sectors We Cover
Mining
Follow project development across coal, copper, iron, limestone, nickel, critical minerals and precious metals. Get insight into above ground, underground and in-situ extraction and processing sites with verified asset data and investment trends.
Steel Manufacturing
Target opportunities at integrated steel mills and recycling facilities making iron and steel products for global infrastructure and industrial demand.
Smelting
Access intelligence on nonferrous and ferrous smelting plants, including aluminum, copper, ferralloys, and nickel. Know when major modernizations and expansions are on the horizon.
Foundries & Forging
Discover capital and maintenance spending at foundries and forging plants producing complex components across automotive, industrial, and construction markets.
Metal Rolling & Finishing
Monitor rolling, coating, galvanizing, annealing, and fabrication facilities transforming raw metal into finished and semi-finished goods.
Cement Manufacturing
Stay ahead of activity at clinker production sites, cement plants, and grinding facilities as decarbonization fuels innovation and investment.
Glass & Glass Products
Track facilities manufacturing everything from float glass to fiberglass, containers, mirrors, and architectural glass, critical for construction and consumer markets.
Brick & Ceramics
Identify production facilities manufacturing structural ceramics, tile, and specialty products used in residential, commercial, and industrial builds.
Bulk Metals & Minerals Terminals
Track distribution hubs handling iron ore, coal, cement, and other bulk commodities, land- and water-based terminals essential to global supply chains.
Other Mineral Processing
Get visibility into specialty mineral product manufacturers including gypsum, concrete, lime, abrasives, asphalt, and stone, sectors often overlooked but rich with investment.
Who We Serve
Built for Sales, Strategy & Procurement Teams in the Metals & Minerals Industry
Whether you're targeting mine expansions, equipment upgrades, or global supply chain realignments, Industrial Info delivers the visibility and contact access needed to move first and act with precision.
Sales & Business Development
- Spot early-stage mine and plant projects, including grassroots developments, expansions, and upgrades.
- Access verified contact information for decision-makers across production, engineering, and site-level operations.
- Align your outreach with project timeline, technology specs, and budget scope.
Strategic Planning & Market Analysts
- Benchmark CAPEX trends across mining, metals, cement, glass, and fabrication sectors.
- Analyze production capacity, facility statuses, and technology adoption.
- Forecast investment cycles and equipment lifespans with constantly updated intelligence.
Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders
- Get ahead of material and equipment demand by tracking project phases and vendor awards.
- Monitor LTSAs and contractor presence across sites globally.
- Minimize sourcing risk with up-to-date intel on plant status, labor activity, and regional disruptions.
Value & Impact
What You Can Do with IIR’s Metals & Minerals Data
Target Capital & Maintenance Projects
Identify high-value opportunities early, from grassroots mining developments to plant upgrades and scheduled turnarounds.
Connect with Key Stakeholders
Access verified contact information for key decision makers tied to mines, mills, smelters, and processing plants, including engineers, managers, and procurement leads.
Track Global Assets & Equipment
Monitor operational status, capacity, and equipment specs across mines and plants, with visibility down to the unit and vendor level.
Follow Contractor Awards & Agreements
See which EPCs and service providers are winning work, and track long-term service agreements at high-value industrial sites.
Backed By Trusted Data
Insights from Our Experts
With unmatched expertise, IIR’s Metals & MInerals industry experts turn verified data into actionable insights on project development, commodity demand, and long-term market shifts.
Joe Govreau
Sr. VP of Research, Metals & MineralsThe Global Metals Race Is On, Demand for Critical Minerals is Reshaping Mining Priorities
The energy transition and geopolitical events are changing supply chains and increasing demand for copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements is driving investment in greenfield mining and processing projects around the world. From electrification to defense spending, nations are scrambling to secure metals. Demand is exploding. And every move is now strategic.
Decarbonization Is Rewiring Metals & Minerals
To meet climate targets, producers are electrifying operations and replacing fossil fuel infrastructure, boosting demand for copper, steel, and cement.
Geopolitical Risk Is Reshaping Global Supply Chains
Countries are reassessing resource dependencies, leading to reshoring efforts, new alliances, and accelerated timelines for strategic metals production.
From Extraction to Smelting, Projects Are Evolving
Producers are investing in automation, efficiency, and emissions control across every stage, from mining and crushing to smelting and fabrication.
Want the Data Behind the Trends? We've Got You.
Explore project pipelines, plant upgrades, and verified contacts across every segment of the global Metals & Minerals supply chain.
Industry White Paper
Global Mining Spending Outlook for 2025
Strategic Market Insights
Mining's Role in the Global Energy Transition
Getting Started
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Meet 1:1 with an IIR representative to see how our global metals and minerals database and market analytics platform can uncover new opportunities and drive results for your business, whether you focus on mining, smelting, or manufacturing.
Trusted Data You Can Act On
Our insights are sourced directly from primary contacts and continuously validated by industry experts, so you can make confident, well-informed decisions across every project and facility.
Premium Customer Support
From onboarding to custom dashboards, our team delivers fast answers, tailored insights, and long-term strategic support to help your team get the most value from our platform.
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With offices in Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and the United States, our experts provide region-specific insight backed by continuously verified global data.
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Why Industry Leaders Worldwide Trust IIR
- Used by EPCs, equipment manufacturers, and materials suppliers across five continents
- Personalized onboarding and strategic guidance from industry specialists
- Continuously updated data on global plants, mines, and capital projects
- Trusted insights into shifting commodity demand, resource security, and decarbonization trends
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