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Abstract: The capital required to develop a mining project is commonly raised from several different sources of financing. Equity, debt, and alternative financing methods have different costs and benefits that a mine builder must consider when putting together a financing package able to withstand volatile future business environments. This session…

Abstract:  Numerous financing methods are used to finance mining project development ranging from traditional project debt to alternative financing arrangements tied to metal prices.  Static cash flow models are often used to determine a project’s ability to fulfill its financing obligations by calculating internal rate of return and financing ratios.  However, this modelling…

Mining projects are financed by numerous methods ranging from traditional project debt to alternative financing arrangements tied to metal prices.  A project’s ability to fulfill its financing obligations are often assessed with aa static cash flow model that calculates internal rate of return and financing ratios.  However, this modelling approach has a…

Greenfield and brownfield exploration is fundamental for a successful mining industry.  Yet, it is hard to find mining professionals who can clearly articulate how exploration creates value.  This presentation corrects this oversight with a simple one-period model that demonstrates how exploration is a learning option that creates value through information-gathering.  A case study,…