New Market Research Report: Base Metals Mining in Mexico to 2020

The country had the fifth largest global reserves of copper at 38Mt at the end of 2013, accounting for a 5.5% share of global reserves, the fourth-largest global reserves of zinc at 18Mt or a 7.2% share of global reserves and the fifth-largest lead reserves in the world, with 5.6Mt as of February 2014, a 6.2% global share. Mexico was the fifth most attractive country in the world for mining investments in 2013 due to its privileged location and the diversity and potential of its natural resources. Private investment in the industry was US$8 billion, a 5.2% increase compared with 2012. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the mining industry during the first half of 2014 was US$853.6 million, which was more than double the US$408.2 million in the first half of 2013. On the other hand, domestic investment was US$576 million in 2013, down by 18.2% from the previous year, due to the introduction of a new royalty tax on output.

Full Report Details at
- http://www.fastmr.com/prod/955947_base_metals_mining_in_mexico_to_2020.aspx?afid=301

* In 2013, the Mexican mining and metallurgical sector investments in new projects was the highest accounting for 30.6% of the total investments, followed by expansion projects (8.9%), maintenance (6.1%), exploration without partners (2.3%), environment (1.6%) and assets without partners (9%).
* Mexico's copper, zinc and lead mine production in 2013 was 480,124 tonnes (t), 642,540t and 253,360t respectively, with the majority originating from Sonora and Zacatecas.
* The country's copper, zinc and lead metal consumption in 2013 was 331,700t, 223,000t and 216,700t respectively, while the copper, zinc and lead ores and concentrates exports were 694,600t, 532,000t and 251,180t in the same year.
* The introduction of the mining royalty of 7.5% in 2014 has not gone down well with the miners and has the potential to limit the attractiveness of the industry.

The report contains an overview of the Mexican base metals (copper, zinc and lead) mining industry together with the key growth factors and restraints affecting the industry. Further, it provides information about reserves, reserves by region, historic production and production forecast, production by state, historic consumption and forecast, consumption by sector, base metal prices, trade information, competitive landscape and major active, exploration and development projects.

To gain an understanding of the Mexican base metals (copper, zinc and lead) mining industry, the relevant drivers and restraining factors, reserves, reserves by region, historic and forecast production and consumption, production by region, consumption by sector, trade, base metal prices, competitive landscape and major active, exploration and development projects and the country's fiscal regime.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Industrias Penoles SA de CV, Goldcorp Inc., Minera Frisco SAB de CV, Capstone Mining Corp, Aura Minerals Inc.

About Fast Market Research

Fast Market Research is a leading distributor of market research and business information. Representing the world's top research publishers and analysts, we provide quick and easy access to the best competitive intelligence available. Our unbiased, expert staff is always available to help you find the right research to fit your requirements and your budget.

For more information about these or related research reports, please visit our website at http://www.fastmr.com or call us at 1.800.844.8156.

You may also be interested in these related reports:

- Base Metals Mining in Australia to 2020
- Base Metals Mining in Peru to 2020
- Base Metals Mining in Canada to 2020
- Base Metals Mining in India to 2020
- Base Metals Mining in Brazil to 2020