Australian Mineral Economics - A Survey of Important Issues

This book provides a timely review of economic, financial and policy issues affecting the mining industry both in Australia and internationally. The volume provides an informative overview of mineral economics set out in four main sections include the place of minerals and the world economy; mineral demand, supply and the operation of mineral markets; mineral finance, project evaluation, risk assessment and feasibility studies; and minerals and public policy. This publication will hold interest to those minerals professionals wishing to keep abreast of current thinking on this subject. It will have particular appeal for the mineral economics student seeking to gain an understanding of this field. Content: Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Mineral Economics - An Introduction •Part A. Minerals and the World Economy 2. Minerals, Growth and Development 3. Minerals and the Developing Nations 4. Trade in Minerals •Part B. Mineral-Consumption, Production and Markets 5. Mineral Demand - The Theory in Practice 6. Mineral Supply - Exploration, Production, Processing and Recycling 7. Mineral Markets, Prices and the Recent Performance of the Minerals and Energy Sector 8. The Mineral Sector Workforce •Part C. Mineral Finance and Investment 9. An Introduction to Mineral Finance 10. Mineral Project Evaluation - An Introduction 11. Preliminary, Prefeasibility and Feasibility Studies 12. Mineral Project Evaluation - Dealing with Uncertainty and Risk •Part D. Minerals and Public Policy 13. Mineral Policy - An Introduction 14. The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Mining 15. Mineral Taxation and Royalties 16. Mining, Sustainability and Sustainable Development 17. Mining and Indigenous Populations 18. Minerals and Regional Development • Glossary of Terms Subject Index Name Index

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