Mining Finance and Economy

The financing of a mining project is a highly complex, capital-intensive undertaking that evolves significantly as the project progresses through ...Read more

Below are some concepts used in mining financing: Revenue: Ore (tons) x Grade (g/t) x Recovery x Payability x Metal Price Royalties: ...Read more

This is the scientific discipline concerned with the distribution of mineral deposits, the economic considerations involved in their recovery, and ...Read more

ESG Mining companies are accountable to a wide range of stakeholders who have distinct ESG expectations. These stakeholders include investors, ...Read more

OpEx stands for ‘operating expenditure’, which covers the standard day-to-day costs of running a business. These predictable expenses are needed ...Read more

The internal rate of return (IRR) is a rate of return on an investment. The IRR of an investment is the interest ...Read more

Environmental and social (E&S) factors are increasingly central to the economic viability of mining projects, influencing expenditures, liabilities, timelines, and ...Read more

Rigorous evaluation of mining systems encompassing methods, equipment, technology, layout, and scheduling is fundamental to a mine’s economic viability and ...Read more

Estimating mining project costs is an iterative process, vital for viability assessment and financing (AusIMM, 2012). It evolves from conceptual ...Read more