How important is a pre-feasibility study? The typical study sequence for mineral projects envisages three or four significant study levels as a project progresses from exploration to production: Level 1: Scoping Study, also called a Conceptual Study. Level 2:...
Valuing operations with minimal Ore Reserves Many mining projects, particularly narrow vein underground precious metals projects, have limited Ore Reserves defined at any time. But many of these projects have a long operating life, continually replenishing depleted...
The future of site-based mining geologists When will site-based mining geologists become redundant? And will the Coronavirus pandemic provide further incentive to fast-track a process that has already commenced? There is no doubt that companies want to reduce the...
Due diligence: How long is a piece of string? Companies considering an option to purchase a mineral asset generally embark on some form of technical due diligence, review or audit to assess the asset and inform management of the key technical and financial risks and...
The value and importance of geological database integrity Exploration and mining companies have only one primary asset – what’s in the ground they own or have rights over. Consequently, the geological database is the cornerstone of a company’s most important asset. ...
