Exploration for Non-ferrous Metals: An Economic Analysis |
Contents
Tables in the Text | 1 |
CHAPTERS | 3 |
Some Comments on Industry Structure | 13 |
Concentration of Output Domestic Production of NonFerrous | 16 |
The Cost of Exploration | 25 |
The Results of Exploration Expenditures | 38 |
Copper Reserve Estimates and Production Figures Combined | 40 |
Historical Perspective on Metals Exploration | 76 |
NonFerrous Metals Exploration Since World War II | 93 |
Exploration and Development Expenditures and Revenue Data | 100 |
Direct Government Stimulation of Metals Exploration | 128 |
Strategic Minerals Development Program Summary of Progress | 132 |
The Impact of Public Policy upon Metals Exploration | 152 |
The Unresolved Issues | 174 |
Tables in Appendices | 181 |