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Mining Industry - Global Outlook Description:

The global outlook series on the Mining Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global mining industry, identifies major short-to-medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with fact-rich 57 market data tables. Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, France, Germany Russia and the CIS, Australia, China, India, Japan and Brazil among others. The report provides a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments in addition to an included indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 550 companies worldwide.

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1. OVERVIEW 1 Table 1: Global Mining Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Demand by Geographic Region for Asia-Pacific, North America, Western Europe and Others 2 Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Mining Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Caterpillar, Sandvik, Komatsu, Atlas Copco, Metso, Joy Global, and Others 2 Global Competitive Scenario 2 Trends 3 Leading Companies Perform Well Despite Crisis 3 China, India: The Frontrunners 4 Demand Outpaces Supply 4 Consolidation Wave Hits Mining Industry 5 Mineral Prices Roar Up 5 Copper Leads the Race 5 Exchange Traded Funds Increases Precious Metal Demand 5 Mining Woes 6 Challenges Confronting the Global Mining Industry 6 Environmental and Regulatory Risks 7 Foreign Companies Buying into Domestic and Extreme Markets 7 A Gloomy Economic Scenario 7 Towards Sustainable Development 8 Mining Industry- Future Trends 8 Global Mining Industry Takes a New Course 8 The ‘Chinese' Influence 9 Switching Priorities 9 Market Scenario 9 Overview of Select Metals and Minerals 10 Platinum Group Elements (PGEs) 10 Role of Platinum in Global Economy 10 Table 3: Global Platinum and Palladium Market (2009&2010): Production in Kilograms by Country for the US, Canada, Colombia, Russia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Others 11 Table 4: Leading Players in the Global Palladium Mining Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Production for

Norilsk, Anglo Platinum, Implats, Stillwater¸ Lonmin, Vale Inco, North American Palladium, Aquarius, ARM Platinum, Xstrata, and Others 12 Table 5: Leading Players in the Global Platinum Mining Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Anglo Platinum, Implats, Lonmin, Norilsk, Aquarius, Northam, Vale Inco, Xstrata, and Others 12 Bauxite 12 Global Aluminium Industry to Witness Growth 13 Asian Countries Drive Rapid Growth in the Aluminum Market 13 Consolidation - The New Trend 14 Table 6: Global Aluminum Market (2009&2010): Production in Thousand of Metric Tons by Country-The US, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada¸ China, Germany, Iceland, India, Mozambique, Norway, Russia, South Africa, UAE (including Dubai), Venezuela, and Others 14 Competitive Climate 15 Table 7: Leading Players in the Global Aluminum Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Capacity for UC RUSAL, Chalco, Rio Tinto Alcan, Alcoa, Norsk Hydro, BHP Billition and Others 15 Fluorspar 15 Fluorspar Growth Dependant on Many Factors 16 Table 8: Global Fluorspar Production (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production By Region for China, Europe, Russia, South Africa, Mongolia, Mexico, Namibia, Thailand and Others 16 Table 9: Global Fluorspar Reserves (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Share in Reserves by Country 17 Coal Mining 17 Top 10 Hard Coal Producing Countries in the World (2010) 18 Top 7 Coal Exporters in the World (2010) 18 Top 7 Coal Importers in the World (2010) 18 Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite 19 Economic Meltdown Derails Market Momentum 19 Table 10: Global Feldspar Market (2009): Production in Thousand Metric Tons by Country - Turkey, Italy, China, Japan, Spain, Thailand, France, US, Czech Republic, Mexico and Others 19 Sulfur 20 Copper: The Red Metal 20 Table 11: Global Copper Production (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Mining Output by Leading Players - Codelco, F-McM Copper and Gold, BHP Billiton, Xstrata AG, Rio Tinto, Anglo American plc, Southern Copper, KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., RAO Norilsk, Kazakhyms and Others 21 World Copper Production 21 Copper Mining Output 21 Table 12: Global Copper Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Thousands of Metric Tons by Country for The US, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Zambia and Others 22 Lead 22 Table 13: Global Lead Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Thousands of Metric Tons by Country-US, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, China, India, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden and Others 23 Table 14: Leading Players in the Global Lead Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Production for BHP Billiton, Doe Run, Glencore, Xstrata, Volcan, Apex Silver, Hindustan Zinc,

and Others 23 Manganese 24 Table 15: Global Manganese Market (2009): Reserves in Thousand Metric Tons by Country - Ukraine, South Africa, Australia, India, Gabon, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Others 24 Nickel 24 Table 16: Global Nickel Production: (2009 & 2010) Annual Breakdown in Metric Tons by Country for Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Madagascar, New Caledonia (7), Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Venezuela and Others 25 Table 17: Leading Players in the Nickel Mining Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Norilsk, Vale, Antam, BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Cubaniquel, Eramet, JNMC¸Minara, SMSP, and Others 26 Graphite and Industrial Diamonds 26 Zinc-Key Statistics 27 Table 18: Global Zinc Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Thousands of Metric Tons by Country for The US, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, China, India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Peru and Others 27 Table 19: Leading Players in the Zinc Mining Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Glencore, Teck, Hindustan Zinc, Xstrata, Oz Minerals, Anglo American, Boliden, Volcan, Ziniflex, Votorantim and Others 27 Kaolin 28 Overview 28 Niobium 28 Zirconium 28 Market Faces Challenges 29 Table 20: Leading Players in the World Zircon Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Iluka Resources, Rio Tinto/BHPB, Exxaro, and Others 29 World Mine Production, Reserves and Reserve Base 29 Table 21: World Zirconium Market (2009): Mine Production in Thousand Metric Tons by Select Country - Australia, South Africa, China, Indonesia, Ukraine, India, and Brazil 30 Cobalt 30 Table 22: Global Cobalt Reserves (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Share by Country for Congo, Australia, Cuba, Zambia, Russia, New Caledonia and Rest of World 30 Tin 31 Table 23: Global Tin Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Metric Tons by Country for Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Congo (Kinshasa), Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam and Others 31 Silver 31 Table 24: Global Silver Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Metric Tons by Country for US, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia and Others 31 Gold 32 Overview 32 Table 25: Global Gold Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Metric Tons by Country for The US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Uzbekistan and Others 32 Table 26: Leading Firms in the Global Gold Mining Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Barrack Gold Corp., Newmont Mining, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields,

Coldcorp, Newcrest Mining, Kinross and Others 33 Global Gold Demand Rises Amidst Weakening Economy 33 Gold Mining in Developing Nations 33 Gold Production Cost Increases Significantly 34 Rising Cost Hits Gold Industry 34 India: Australia's Export Hub 34 Iron Ore 35 Excessive Supply Declines Iron ore Prices 35 Future Prospects 35 Table 27: Global Iron Ore Market (2006 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports by Country - Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China and Rest of World 36 Table 28: Global Iron Ore Market (2006 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Country - Australia, Brazil, India, Canada, South Africa, and Rest of World 36 Table 29: Leading Players in the Global Iron Ore Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Vale, Rio Tinto, BHP Nilliton, Arcelor Mittal Group and Others 37 Table 30: Global Pigiron and Raw Steel Industry (2009 & 2010): Production in Millions of Metric Tons by Country for US, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, Ukraine and Others 37 Uranium 38 Table 31: Global Uranium Mining Industry (2010): Breakdown of Production in Tons by Countries 38 Table 32: Leading Players in the Global Uranium Mining Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Cameco, Areva, KazAtomProm, Rio Tinto, ARMZ, Uranium One, Navoi, BHP Billiton, Paladin, Sopamin and Others 38 Table 33: Leading Uranium Producing Mines in the World (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for McArthur River (Canada), Ranger (Australia), Rossing (Namibia), Kraznokamensk (Russia), Arlit (Niger), Tortkuduk (Kazakhstan), Olympic Dam (Australia), Budenovskoye 2 (Kazakhstan), South Inkai (Kazakhstan), Inkai (Kazakhstan) and Others 39 Key Statistics 40 Table 34: Global Metal & Mining Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 40 Table 35: Global Metal & Mining Industry (2011 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region 41 2. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 42 3. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 63

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 80 1. NORTH AMERICA 80 Overview 80 1a. THE UNITED STATES 81 Overview 81 Information Technology in Mining 81

Depletion of Rare Metals in China to Revitalize US Mines 82 Fluorspar 82 Market Trends - A Quantitative Analysis by Mineral 82 Bentonite, Fuller's Earth & Allied Clays 82 Bentonite Production on the Rise in the US 82 Table 36: Leading Markets for Bentonite in the US (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Type 83 Coal 83 Some Interesting Coal Facts 83 Overview 84 Table 37: Volume Production (in Tons) of Coal in the US (2005-2010) 84 Table 38: Leading Coal Mines in the US (2008): Production in Millions of Tons for North Antelope Rochelle, Black Thunder, Jacobs Ranch, Cordero Ranch, Antelope, Caballo, Belle Ayr, Buckskin, Eagle Butte and Spring Creek 84 Power: A Major End-Use Sector 85 Asian Coal Consumption to Drive Production in the US 85 Feldspar & Nepheline Syenite 85 Feldspar Mine Locations and Producers 85 Gold 86 Rising Gold Prices Increase Mining Activity 86 Gold Output Grows in Nevada 86 Environmental Concerns 86 Soda Ash 86 US Companies Seek New Markets 86 US Soda Ash Producers Witness Recovery in Operating Rates 87 Sulphur 87 Table 39: Sulfur Market in the US (2005-2010): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Volume Production for Recovered Elemental and Other Forms 87 1b. CANADA 88 The Largest Producer of Nepheline Syenite 88 Table 40: Canadian Feldspar, Fluorspar Leucite Nepheline and Nepheline Syenite Market (2008 & 2009): Exports Value in US$ Thousand by Country for US, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, Taiwan, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Others 88 Table 41: Canadian Feldspar, Fluorspar Leucite Nepheline and Nepheline Syenite Market (2008 & 2009): Imports Value in US$ Thousand by Country for China, Spain, Mexico, US, and Others 89 Canadian Mining Sector 89 Outlook 89 Future Trends in the Canadian Mining Industry 89 Effect of the Recession on the Canadian Mining Industry 90 Trade Statistics 90 Table 42: Canada Mineral Exports (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Destination Country 90 2. EUROPE 91 Overview 91 Exploration Expenditure 91 Consolidation - Ongoing Process 91 Regulatory Environment 91 Key Statistics 92

Table 43: European Metal & Mining Industry by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 92 Table 44: European Metal & Mining Industry (2011 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region 93 2a. ARMENIA 94 2b. GERMANY 94 Overview 94 2c. RUSSIA 95 Overview 95 Financial Structure of the Mining Industry 95 A Review of the CIS Mining Market 95 Key Statistics 97 Table 45: Metal and Mining Market in Russia and CIS (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Revenue Share by Segment 97 2d. SPAIN 97 2e. TURKEY 98 2f. UKRAINE 98 3. ASIA 99 Overview 99 Growth Prospects in the Asian Mining Industry 99 Table 46: Asia-Pacific Metal & Mining Industry by Geographic Region - Japan, China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 100 Table 47: Asia-Pacific Metal & Mining Industry (2011 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region 101 3a. AUSTRALIA 102 Overview 102 Australian Minerals Industry: A Glimpse Into Recent Past 102 Mining Industry Surges in Australia 102 Reduced Australian Coal Output Causes Black Out in India and China 103 Demand from Asian Nations Drives Growth 103 Industry Performance 103 Exports on Rise 103 Mineral Prices Take Upward Swing 104 Production Goes Up 104 Exploration Expenditures on Higher Side 104 Major Challenges and Trends in Australian Mining Industry 104 Insolvencies, Restructuring, Project Interruptions and Shutdowns 105 Increased Mergers and Integration Activity 105 Rising Foreign Investment and Alternate Financing Options 105 Responsibilities towards Stakeholders and Regulatory Authorities 105 Feldspar Deposits 106 Gold Mining 106 Diamonds 106 Kaolin 106 Kaolin Exports in Australia to Witness Sharp Growth 106 Nickel 107 Table 48: Annual Production Capacity of Major Nickel Mines in Australia (In Metric Tons) 107

Trade Statistics 107 Table 49: Australian Uranium Exports (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Destination Country-EU, Japan, the US, China, South Korea, Canada, Taiwan and Others 107 3b. JAPAN 108 3c. CHINA 109 Overview 109 Chinese Mining Industry to Show Robust Growth Amidst Uncertainties 109 Coal Production Continues to Increase 110 Coal Production Exceeds Demand 110 Coal Mining Industry: Threats Overrule 110 Table 50: Leading Coal Mining Machinery Manufacturers in China (2009): Sales Revenues in Millions of Yuan for Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Co., SANY Heavy Equipment Co., China Coal Zhangjiakou Coal Mining Machinery Co., Coal Mining Machinery Co., China Coal Beijing Coal Mining Machinery Co., Chang Zhi Qinghua Machinery Factory, Pingdingshan Coal Mine Machinery Corp. Ltd. and Sichuan Shenkun Equipment Co. 111 Limited Technology Availability Restricts the Growth of Chinese Mining Sector 112 Mining Industry Reforms and China's Growing Appetite for Minerals Drives up Foreign Participation 112 China - A Major Producer of Fluorspar 112 Kaolin 112 Outlook 113 Copper 113 A Dominant Copper Producer 113 Chinese Look At Canada for New Copper Resources 114 Gold 114 Go for ‘Gold' 114 Nickel 114 Chinese Nickel Industry: A Glance 114 Imports and Exports Scenario 115 Nickel Pig Iron Output Rises Three-Fold 115 Platinum 115 Overview 115 Platinum Group Metals to Witness Significant Growth 116 Driving Factors of Growing Demand 116 3d. INDIA 117 Overview 117 Turbulence in the Indian Mining Industry 117 Iron Ore 117 Bauxite 118 Endowed with Rich Reserves of High Quality Bauxite 118 Bauxite Export from India Doubles 118 Coal 118 Coal Mining in India 118 Table 51: Leading Producers in India (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Coal India Ltd, Singareni Colleries Company Ltd and Others 118 Gold 119 Domestic Gold Prices Expected to rise to record High 119 Soaring Gold Prices Dramatically Decrease Imports 119 Key Statistics 119 Table 52: Number of Reporting Mines by States in India (2010) 119 3e. INDONESIA 120

Overview 120 Coal Mining 120 Table 53: Indonesian Coal Exports (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Destination Country 121 Industrial Salt 122 3f. KOREA 122 3g. THE PHILIPPINES 123 Gold 123 Privatization of State-Owned Mining Companies 123 4. AFRICA 125 Overview 125 Diamonds 125 Gold 126 Manganese, Iron ore and Coal 126 Platinum Group Elements 126 Democratic Republic of Congo 126 Copper Production in Congo 127 Ghana 127 Gold Mining 127 Mali 127 Mining Sector - Characterized by Gold 127 Zimbabwe 128 Burgeoning Growth in Mining Industry 128 4a. SOUTH AFRICA 129 Overview 129 Mining Sector Growth Slows Down 129 Capital Intensive Technology for Hard Rock Mining Set to Grow 130 5. LATIN AMERICA 131 Overview 131 Mineral Wealth 131 Outlook 131 Potential Expansion Opportunities for the US Coal Exports 132 Table 54: Latin America Metal & Mining Industry by Geographic Region - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 132 Table 55: Latin America Metal & Mining Industry (2011 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region 133 5a. ARGENTINA 134 5b. BOLIVIA 134 5c. BRAZIL 135 Brazil: A Major Kaolin Producer 135 Demand for Iron Ore Remains Strong 135 Brazil: An Investors Hub 135 Brazilian Mining Industry amidst Challenges 136 5d. CHILE 137 Overview 137 Copper Production 137 Largest Global Producer of Copper 138 Key Statistics 138 Table 56: Chilean Mining Industry (2010): Volume Production in Millions of Tons by Segment 138

Table 57: Leading Copper Mines in Chile (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown by Production-Escondida, Codelco Norte, Collahuasi, El Teniente, Los Pelambres, Los Bronces and Andina 139 5e. COLOMBIA 140 5f. ECUADOR 141 5g. PERU 142 Major Mineral Deposits in Peru 142 Copper Dominates Metal Extraction Market in Peru 142 Major Equipment Suppliers 143 5h. MEXICO 143 Overview 143 Metal Production Shines 143 6. THE MIDDLE EAST 144 Gold Demand Declines in The Middle East 144

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

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