Industry Research Reports
Coal Mining
http://www.ibisworld.com
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 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.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.
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 available 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.
Industry Financial Ratios
Coal Mining
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "2121"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. 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, mining 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. 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 can
be viewed 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.
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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