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Chile had the world's fourth-largest gold and silver reserves, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with 3,900 tonnes (t) of gold and 77,000t of silver at the start of 2014. Chile accounted for 2% of global gold mine production in 2013, producing 1.7 million ounces, and was the fourth-largest producer in Latin America. Its silver mine production at 42.9 million ounces accounted for 4.6% of global silver mine production in the same year, and the country ranked third-highest in Latin America. The El Penon mine was by far the largest gold and silver-producing mine with production volume of 338,200 ounces of gold and 6.5 million ounces of silver in 2013. Over the forecast period 2014–2020, gold mine production is forecast to increase to 5.2 million ounces, and silver mine production to 82 million ounces.

This report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the Qatari construction industry, including:

This report is the result of Publisher's extensive market research covering the construction industry in the United Arab Emirates. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Construction in the United Arab Emirates to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in the United Arab Emirates. It is an essential tool for companies active across the UAE construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Polish life insurance segment, including:

Global Leisure Attractions industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The synthetic biology market is rapidly evolving, with various technological advancements that have resulted in a paradigm shift within the market. This has resulted in advanced production of synthetic genes and chassis to develop synthetic organisms from scratch.

Mobility aids and transportation equipment refer to the medical devices that are used for transportation of patients or medical products from one place to another. Technological advancement in mobility aids has now made it possible for a disabled person to move according to his own desire. Global market for mobility aids and transportation equipment is increasing at a fast rate due to increase in the disability cases and increase in the number of hospitals. Market for mobility aids and transportation equipment can be broadly segmented into wheelchairs and stretchers. On the basis of product types, mobility aids & transportation equipment market can be segmented into manual and powered equipment.

Decontamination refers to a process of neutralization or removal of chemical agents, infectious microorganisms and radioactive materials. Decontamination equipment refer to the equipment such as a chamber or an isolated box in which decontamination process is performed. Decontamination equipment market has been growing at a fast rate due to increase in awareness of such processes and governments of various countries taking initiatives in this field. Decontamination may be done by physical means, chemicals or biology based methods. Decontaminating with physical means, involves techniques such as thermal, high pressure methods and others. Decontamination by chemicals involves use of oxidizing agents, surfactants for neutralization of chemical waste and others. Biology based decontamination methods involve use of enzymatic systems, artificial bacteria and others. Growing concern for hospital acquired infections and increase in aged population that are more prone to diseases are driving the global decontamination equipment market.

Robotic surgery is a method of use of robotic arms to perform surgery. Robotic surgery is a computer controlled minimally invasive surgical procedure. Some of the advantages for surgeons of robotic surgery are greater visualization, enhanced dexterity and greater precision. Robotic surgery helps patient to reduce hospital stay, post operative complications and pain, blood loss and transfusions. On the basis of application, robotic surgery market can be segmented into neurology, laparoscopy, orthopedics, special education and others.

Radiofrequency identification (RFID) refers to a wireless technology that uses radio-frequency waves to identify and track tags which attached to the objects. RFID system comprises of two components including tags and readers. In the process of identification of the object, RFID reader emits radio-frequency waves and receive signals back from the RFID tag. RFID technologies in healthcare help in patient tracking, surgery asset management, wait time monitoring, handwashing, asset management, parking and medication authentication and control. In addition, these technologies also help in facilities management, access control, inventory management, laundry management, document and file tracking and waste management. On the basis of RFID component, RFID in healthcare market can be segmented into RFID tags, RFID readers, RFID cabinets, RFID middleware and RFID printers. On the basis of application, RFID in healthcare market can be segmented into equipment tracking, medicine tracking, people identification and tracking, supply chain and medical report, samples and blood transfer tracking.

Laundry and boilers services play an important role in sterilization and maintains contamination free environment in hospitals. Laundry service is responsible for delivery of adequate amount of clean and sterile linen to patients and healthcare professionals. The major tasks of laundry service include collection of linen, washing, drying and delivery to users. Boilers are used for steam and hot waters for vital needs, such as space heating and sterilization of linen and provide hygienic conditions for patients.

Wearable computing devices are computer-based devices which are worn by a user. It includes clothes, glasses, watches and shoes. These wearable computing devices are used to take and view pictures and video. They are also capable to read text messages and emails and responds to voice commands. These devices also play a pivotal role in heart rate monitoring and logic calculation.

Private healthcare is referred as privately funded healthcare facility. Private healthcare has various sectors such as acute medical care, private medical insurance, long term care, psychiatric care and primary care. Private healthcare is funded by private medical insurance policies and by out of pocket expenditure. Long term care healthcare sector is the largest sector in the private healthcare market. The private healthcare sector varies with size and responsibilities in various countries. In many countries, private healthcare sector is extremely fragmented. Private healthcare sector has many small practices owned by healthcare professionals. In addition, private healthcare sector is becoming corporate.

Prepackaged medical kits and trays refer to the medical kits and trays that contain all the material or reagents required for performing a particular test or procedure. Manufacturers pack all these required material in a particular kit or tray. Components of the prepackaged medical kits and trays depend on its application. Global prepackaged medical kits and trays market is driven by market for urology kits, ophthalmic custom trays, orthopedic kits & trays and heart surgery trays.

Ophthalmic devices market is growing at a significant rate due to increase in prevalence of eye problems and growing awareness in this field. Spectacle frames and mounting refers to the body or structure that holds the lenses at a correct position. The material that has lens embedded in it may be made of glass or plastic. Spectacle frames and mountings are generally made of metal or plastic. The global spectacle frames and mounting market is driven by increasing incidence of vision problems.

Care management solutions are web-based integrated healthcare solutions that provide quality care to the patients with the use of products and services in a cost effective manner at a reduced risk. Care management solutions are used by payer, government bodies, providers and employer groups. On the basis of component, care management solutions market can be segment into software and services. Care management solution services include ongoing IT support and implementation service, consulting services, post-scale and maintenance services and training and education services. On the basis of delivery mode, care management solutions market can be segmented into on-premise, web-based and cloud-based.

Autoimmune diseases refer to a medical condition in which an overactive immune response is generated by the body, resulting in actions against own cells and body tissues. As compared to men, this disease is more prevalent in women. Autoimmune diseases diagnostics refer to the set of procedure for detecting the type and stage of autoimmune disease. It is done to detect causative agents so that correct treatment could be given to the patient. Autoimmune disease diagnostics market is growing at a significant rate due to increase in the prevalence for autoimmune diseases and growing awareness in the field. On the basis of applications, autoimmune disease diagnostics market can be classified into localized autoimmune disease diagnostic tests and systemic autoimmune disease diagnostic tests.

Healthcare information technology is growing at a significant rate due to increasing demand for better healthcare facilities and government initiatives in the field. Computer assisted surgical (CAS) systems refer to the healthcare information systems that are based on both information technology and surgical techniques. Use of computer assisted surgical systems brings accuracy in the surgical outcomes. These systems also help by reducing pain, medical costs and recovery period. Computer assisted surgical systems have applications in various fields such as orthopedics, neurology and gynecology. On the basis of types of products, computer assisted surgical systems market can be classified into surgical navigation systems, surgical robots and surgical planners & simulators. Of which surgical robots have the largest and the fastest growing market.

Surgical haemostatic agents and tissue sealant are used to stop bleeding during the surgery in the areas where cautery is difficult. Synthetic based tissue sealant and protein based tissue sealant are the type of sealants. Synthetic sealant helps in decreasing the risks of diseases and allergic reactions. Synthetic sealant don not contain any human or animal-derived products. Adhesion barrier are used to prevent fibrin formation bridges between the damaged tissues. Some of the types of adhesion barriers are film based, gel based and hydroflotation based adhesion barriers.

A medical image enables doctors to view the current situation of the patient's medical conditions. Medical images are used for the visualization of the organs, body parts and tissues and facilitate physicians to diagnose and treat diseases. Various medical imaging techniques are used to visualize organs and tissues at their cellular level. Major imaging techniques include nuclear imaging, optical imaging and radiology. These imaging technologies are specialized in different therapeutic areas. For instance, the radiological method of image capturing is specialized in anatomical and physiological visualization of the human body. In addition, advancement in medical imaging devices makes image capturing technologies more easy and convenient to image viewers. For instance, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is used in optical imaging techniques which helps in visualization of abnormalities at cellular level.

Plastic surgery is a kind of cosmetic surgery and used for the restoration and enhancement of the aesthetic appearance of an individual. Plastic surgery can be performed on any parts of the body. It includes nose, eye, breast, neck and burned site of an individual.

Electrophysiology is the branch of science which deals with the study of electric activity in the human body. It also involves in study of the production of electrical activity and the effects of that electrical activity on the body. Electrophysiology measures electric current on a wide variety of scales from single ion channel proteins to whole organs of the body. In neuroscience, it measures the electrical activity of neurons.

Elder care service, also known as elderly care service, is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique for older people. Major services assisted to older people include home care services, institutional care, adult day care, nursing home services, long term care and hospice care.

In-vitro diagnostics market is growing a significant rate due to increase in the number of disease cases, rise in aged population and improvement in the healthcare facilities. Laboratory developed tests (LTDs) refer to the specific tests that are developed and marketed only to specific types of laboratories. These tests are developed, evaluated and validated only for particular laboratories. Many laboratories use laboratory developed tests due to non-availability of commercial tests for particular processes. Laboratory-developed testing market is driven by increasing number of laboratories that require specific kind of laboratory testing procedures.

Personal care products are composed of specialty ingredients. Specialty ingredients are classified into inactive ingredients and active ingredients. Inactive ingredients include preservatives, surfactants, polymers and colorants. Active ingredients comprise conditioning agents, UV ingredients and anti-aging materials.