Precious Metals Mining in Australia to 2020

 Synopsis

The Precious Metals Mining in Australia to 2020 report comprehensively covers the countrys historical and forecast data on gold, silver and diamond production to 2020, with production by region and reserves. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major precious metals mining companies, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects, and regulations governing the industry.

Summary

Australia is one of the worlds major producers and exporters of precious metals with production of 8.5 million ounces of gold, 64.9 million ounces of silver and 11.5 million carats of diamond in 2013. Gold and diamond reserves are found mainly in the state of Western Australia, while the main silver reserves are in Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Scope

The report contains an overview of the Australian precious metals mining industry together with the key growth factors and restraints affecting the countrys precious metals mining industry. It also provides detailed information about production, prices, reserves, reserves by regions, competitive landscape, major active, exploration and development projects and trade. Also included is the countrys fiscal regime, which includes governing bodies and relevant laws, rights and obligations of the mining companies, as well as key fiscal terms.

Reasons To Buy

To gain an understanding of the Australian precious metals mining industry, the relevant drivers and restraining factors, historical and forecast production and trade data and the fiscal regime.

Key Highlights

Western Australia accounted for more than 70% of countrys total gold and diamond production in 2013. Gold reserves are mostly found in the Olympic Dam in South Australia, Cadia East in New South Wales, and Boddington and Telfer in Western Australia.
Australia exported 282,100 ounces of gold in 2012 mainly to India, the UK and Thailand. In 2013, diamond exports reached 11.6 million carats.
The potential for growth in the countrys precious metals mining industry is backed by upcoming and expansion projects, plentiful reserves and resources and growing demand from consuming countries such as China, India, Hong Kong and other Asian countries.
A number of projects are expected to commence operations during 20142021. Gold projects such as the Camel Creek Project in Western Australia and Castle Hill Project in Western Australia are expected to start in 2014.