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Gold Mining: 2014 in review and what to look for in 2015
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Report summary
In 2014, total world gold mine production continued its 6 year upward trend despite a fall in the average gold price. Miners have adjusted to a low price by initiating a series of cost cutting measures such increasing head grade, lowering stripping ratios and reducing non-essential sustaining expenditure. Corporate activity has become more focused on creating shareholder value as opposed to chasing production growth.
What's included
This report contains
Table of contents
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Executive summary
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2014: Adjusting to the new normal
- Production increased by 3% in 2014...
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Corporate activity
- Key 2014 corporate activity
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2015 Key things to watch out for
- Operating costs to fall further?
- Asset rationalisation to continue
- Impact of falling base metal prices on gold supply?
- Project financing to remain difficult. Growth of alternative forms?
- Conclusions
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2014: Adjusting to the new normal
Tables and charts
This report includes 3 images and tables including:
Images
- Evolution of production, costs and gold price
- Major gold producing countries
Tables
- Gold Mining: 2014 in review and what to look for in 2015: Table 1
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