Costs in large-scale mining are divided into two main categories: operating costs (OPEX) and investment costs (CAPEX). Operating Costs (OPEX) These are ...Read more
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The internal rate of return (IRR) is a rate of return on an investment. The IRR of an investment is the interest ...Read more
When dealing with large volumes of material, price changes can affect the buyer and seller in a negative manner. Hedging is ...Read more
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Ore grade: The grade is crucial in determining whether a deposit can be mined profitably. Higher-grade deposits generally require less ...Read more
Metal and mineral prices are primarily determined by the interplay of supply and demand, influenced by factors like global economic ...Read more
Estimating mining project costs is an iterative process, vital for viability assessment and financing (AusIMM, 2012). It evolves from conceptual ...Read more
Definition Feasibility studies are required in the preproduction stages to justify continued investment. Usually, a Scoping Study is followed by one ...Read more
image source: istockphoto.com In the post-pandemic era, global copper demand surged to record highs, driving price growth due to its vital ...Read more
The hidden costs in smelting, refining, and transportation can be the real factors that decide whether an investment is worth ...Read more
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Sustainable profits create sustainable mines. Mine is losing money? It means it’s not accounting for all costs, including sustaining capital (SustEx). Many mines ...Read more
