SNL only entered the metals and mining space last year with the acquisition of Metals Economics Group.

The combined company will be rebadged SNL Metals & Mining.

“Following the many enhancements SNL has made to its mining information platform in the past year, the addition of IntierraRMG marks yet another major step forward in the breadth, depth and quality of information we can deliver to clients,” SNL Metals & Mining director Jason Goulden said.

“We plan to integrate our two databases and support IntierraRMG's other business lines that are new to SNL, including strategic consulting, region-specific conferences and educational seminars.”

IntierraRMG CEO Peter Rossdeutscher said SNL had a great reputation for quality and comprehensiveness.

“By combining product offerings, SNL’s clients will have the best of both companies’ individual product solutions under one service,” he said.

Intierra expanded in 2011 with the acquisition of Stockholm-based Raw Materials Group.

The company has offices in Australia, Canada, the UK and Sweden.