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forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
National Mining Association (NMA)
Information resources available free online from this trade association include:
NMA Fast Facts About Minerals
http://www.nma.org/statistics/pub_fast_facts_2.asp
Answers to frequently asked questions about metal and mineral production and usage.
NMA Facts About Minerals
http://www.nma.org/statistics/pub_facts_minerals.asp
Current and historical statistical data on metal and mineral production, consumption,
trade, transport, pricing, workforce, and other information.
NMA Facts About Gold and Silver
http://www.nma.org/statistics/pub_gold_silver.asp
Current and historical statistical data on gold and silver production and producers.
NMA Mining Forecast
http://www.nma.org/about_us/pub_publications.asp
Annual forecast for gold, silver, and copper production and consumption.
U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Interior
Mineral Industry Surveys
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/
Statistical data on production, distribution, stocks, and consumption of significant mineral
commodities. All data is free online.
U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Interior
Minerals Yearbook
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/
Annual publication contains statistical data on approximately 90 metal and mineral commodities
in the U.S. and over 175 other countries, and includes information on economic and technical
trends and development. Publication is free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Mining
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
Industry Market Research Statistics
Metal Mining
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends,
sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure
rates, and other business information and statistics on a national, state, and metro area
level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources
which cover a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends,
and Outlook.
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CostMine
Mining Cost Service
http://www.westernmine.com/westernmine/cost.htm
Comprehensive reference guide for mine costs including smelting, taxes, mine and mill
equipment, electric power, transportation, labor; mine and mill supply, development, and
natural gas costs. Selected
data free online.
Industry Financial Analysis
Metal Mining
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and
key financial ratios for metal mining companies and more than 10,000 other lines of business.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available
in all firms, small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis
Metal Mining
Available in
QuickTrends,
3-Year, and
5-Year versions which include income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
and key business ratios by sales size range for metal mining companies and more than 900
other industries.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics, RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering
a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial
Ratios.
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CostMine
U.S. Metal and Industrial Mineral Mine Salaries, Wages & Benefits
http://www.westernmine.com/westernmine/labor.htm
Report provides salary information for managerial, technical, and administrative personnel;
hourly wage scales by job title; incentive and benefit plan information; and comparative
statistical tables for compensation and benefits for union and non-union, eastern and
western, surface and underground, and metal vs. industrial mineral mines.
Selected data free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Mining
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics - Metal Ore Mining
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_212200.htm
Employment and hourly and annual wage estimates by occupation on a national basis. All
data is free online.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources
covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Valuing
Mining Companies
Charles Kernot, Woodhead Publishing Ltd
http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=340
Publication provides historical background information and an overview of mining techniques
and processes, with separate chapters addressing taxation, accounting, financing, and
valuation topics. Detailed table of contents is available free online. Publication can
also be purchased at
Amazon.com.
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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