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Metal Ore Mining Companies

SIC 1100  /  NAICS 212200

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Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook

First Research Industry Profiles
Metal Ore Mining
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:

First Research Industry Profiles

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.

BizMiner
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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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios

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.

BizMiner
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.

Integra Information
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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Compensation and Salary Surveys

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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Business Valuation Resources

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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