Beginning in 2015 and over the next several years, a total of nine metals mines are expected to begin construction
Regulator releases results of mining issuer technical reports sweep
Harper announces new transparency regime in London
New regime comes into force as of Jan. 1, 2014
Total value of deals rises to $79 billion
Regulators aim to address compliance problems with “preliminary economic assessments”
Activity will be fueled by continued demand for base and precious metals from emerging markets
Average cash bonus was $540,000
Consultations revealed concerns among market players, regulators
After a major fall and a surprising comeback in 2009, prices of base metals appear to have stabilized for the year ahead