Mining Finance and Economy

The hidden costs in smelting, refining, and transportation can be the real factors that decide whether an investment is worth ...Read more

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

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

Copper: 2,100 M Zinc: 1,900 M Nickel: 350 M Cobalt: 145 M Lithium: 105 M Uranium: 6 M Author: MiningVisuals

Discounted cash flow is a valuation method that estimates the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows. ...Read more

Before committing capital to the high-stakes world of mining, banks and investors undertake a rigorous due diligence process, weighing a ...Read more

Discount rates applied in mining project economics are typically in the range of 5% to 10% for feasibility studies, though ...Read more

Exchange rates and inflation are key macroeconomic variables that influence many components of mining projects. Their effects show up in ...Read more

Metal price forecasting is a complex process that involves analysing market trends, historical data, and external factors. Several forecasting techniques, ...Read more