Current Environment - US - Sector Overview - Sector Performance - Leading Companies - Initial Public Offerings - Mergers and Acquisitions Current Environment - Canada - Sector Overview - Leading Companies - Mergers and Acquisitions Industry Profile - US - Industry Size and Value - Industry Focus - Mining Safety and Health - Policy and Regulatory Environment Industry Profile - Canada - Industry Size and Value - Industry Focus - Exploration Spending - Capital Investment - Research and Development - Policy and Regulatory Environment Market Trends and Outlook - US - Higher Coal Prices Could Signify an Increase in Electricity Bills for Consumers - New Colorado Law May Affect Uranium Mining - Market Outlook Market Trends and Outlook - Canada - Labrador Uranium Mining Ban May Hurt Production - British Columbia Faces Shortage in Mining Workforce - Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Industry to Grow in 2008 - Market Outlook Currency Conversion Table The Scope of this Report Key References Comparative Data Reports Coverage