Coal 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:
National Mining Association
Information resources available free online from this trade association include:
Fast Facts About Coal
http://www.nma.org/statistics/fast_facts.asp
Answers to frequently asked questions about coal.
Coal
http://www.nma.org/statistics/coal.asp
Current and historical statistical data on production, consumption, trade, transport, pricing,
workforce, and other industry information. Production data includes breakdowns by state or region,
mines, and extraction methods.
Coal Producer Survey
http://www.nma.org/publications/coal/default.asp
Annual survey of the major U.S. producers and reserve holders includes current year overview,
analysis of supply and demand factors, major company acquisitions, sales, and other activities,
major producing companies, major reserve holders, and general outlook for U.S. production next
year.
Mining Forecast
http://www.nma.org/newsroom/press_releases.asp#
Search for "forecast"
Annual forecast for U.S. coal production and consumption with comparative historical and forecast
detail.
Coal Mining
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report
sections include:
Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Coal
http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelcoal.html
Comprehensive data source includes reserve, production, pricing, employment and productivity data,
import and export data, production and supply and demand analyses, and short-term and long-term forecasts
for the industry. All data is free online.
World Coal Institute
Coal
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal/
Extensive information on a global basis including production methods, usage, transportation, and other
industry statistics. Accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Mining
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs004.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Research Analysis
Coal Mining
http://www.bizminer.com Select "SIC Drilldown - Mining - 1200"
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies,
annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market report can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Coal Mining
http://www.bizminer.com Select "SIC Drilldown - Mining - 1200"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available
by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample financial report can be viewed free online.
CostMine
Mining Cost Service
http://costs.infomine.com/miningcostservice/
Comprehensive reference guide for mine costs including smelting, mining taxes, mine and mill equipment,
electric power, transportation, labor; mine and mill supply, development, and natural gas costs.
Selected data free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
CostMine
U.S. Coal 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 free
online.
National Mining Association
Employment - Coal Workforce
http://www.nma.org/statistics/employment.asp
Section includes profile of U.S. coal miner with average hourly, weekly, and annual wages, and annual
salaries by job title. Profile available free online; salary data available to members only.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Mining
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs004.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits
information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
Valuing Mining Companies
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.
Stock Research Portal
Valuation of Mining Companies
http://www.stockresearchportalblog.com/category/valuation-of-mining-companies/
E-book on valuing mining companies written as a series of 17 blog posts. Topics covered include investment
overview, exploration and mine development, risk assessment, valuation methods, and required rates
of return. All information is free online.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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