The updated survey of international mining executives, conducted between June 1 and June 30, is a follow-up to the Fraser Institute’s Survey of Mining Companies: 2009/2010, released in April.

The Fraser Institute’s Survey of Mining Companies: 2010 Mid-Year Update is based on the opinions of mining executives representing 429 mineral exploration and development companies on the investment climate of 51 jurisdictions around the world. The update was conducted following the global recovery in commodity prices and the introduction of new regulatory hurdles and taxation in many jurisdictions.