Current Environment - US - Sector Overview - Production Levels - Sector Performance - Leading Companies - Consolidation Activity Current Environment - Canada - Sector Overview - Sector Performance - Leading Companies - Mergers and Acquisitions - IPO Activity Industry P rofile - US - Industry Size and Value - Imports and Exports - Research and Development - Policy and Regulatory Environment Industry Profile - Canada - Industry Size and Value - Research and Development - Policy and Regulatory Environment Market Trends and Outlook - US - US Gold ETFs Outperform Mining Stocks - Gold Prices Vulnerable to Military Tensions - Lackluster Response to Diesel Vehicles in the US Hurts Platinum Demand - Market Outlook Market Trends and Outlook - Canada - Canadian Gold Companies May Follow Barrick's Acquisition Strategy - Canadian Platinum Production to Increase in Second Half of 2008 - Market Outlook Currency Conversion Table The Scope of this Report Key References Comparative Data Reports Coverage