Industry Research Reports
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts, with special focus
on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their
performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
National Mining Association
Information resources available free online from this trade association include:
Fast Facts About Minerals
http://www.nma.org/statistics/fast_facts.asp#minerals
Answers to frequently asked questions about metal and mineral production and usage.
Minerals
http://www.nma.org/statistics/minerals.asp
Current and historical statistical data on metal and mineral production, consumption, trade, transport,
workforce, and other information.
Gold and Silver
http://www.nma.org/statistics/gold_silver.asp
Current and historical statistical data on gold and silver production and producers.
Mining Forecast
http://www.nma.org/newsroom/press_releases.asp#
Search for "forecast"
Annual forecast for gold, silver, and copper production and consumption.
Metal Ore Mining
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
business trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year growth forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Interior
Information resources available free online from this organization include:
Mineral Industry Surveys
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/
Statistical data on production, distribution, stocks, and consumption of significant mineral commodities.
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.
Industry Financial Ratios
Metal Ore Mining
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "2122"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for metal ore mining companies.
Reports are available by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start up versions. Sample
financial statement reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
CostMine
Mining Cost Service
http://costs.infomine.com/miningcostservice/
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 can be viewed free online.
CostMine
U.S. Metal and Industrial Mineral Mine Salaries, Wages & Benefits
http://costs.infomine.com/laborcompensationreports/
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 can
be viewed free online.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Copper and Nickel / Gold / Silver / Uranium and Other Ore Mining Salary Surveys
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
Valuing Mining Companies
Kernot, Woodhead Publishing Limited
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.
Stock Research DD, Inc.
Valuation of Mining Companies
http://www.stockresearchportal.com/ELearningValuationMining.aspx
Investment guide addresses the internal and external risk factors specific to mining companies, with
topics covered including exploration and mine development; mineral resources and mineral reserves;
investment risk assessment; valuation methods; and required rates of return. Publication can be viewed
free online.
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Iron and Steel Mills
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