The Democratic Republic of Congo’s four-month suspension of cobalt exports is a sign that even the world’s largest producer is now feeling the pain of historically low prices. The news has given the cobalt market a fillip and the impact ...
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Relying solely on NPV for mining asset valuation leads to consistently poor decisions.
You might say that any form of valuation analysis is imprecise and at best directional. Many other factors go into the decision-making process. The real issue is the mining financial sector’s reluctance to adopt advanced methods. There’s too much “black ...
How much does it cost to run a mining project?
The cost of running a mining project can vary significantly depending on several factors including the type of mining (e.g., surface or underground), the size and location of the project, the commodity being mined (e.g., gold, copper, coal), and the ...
Why is a Feasibility Study Important in Mining?
During your prospecting projects, you may reach a certain point where you have the need to complete a feasibility study. If you’ve never been to this stage of the mineral exploration process before, you may be wondering what, exactly, a ...