Mining and Mineral Exploration Finance introduces the fundamental economic and financial concepts that guide decision-making in the mining and mineral exploration sectors. Develop an understanding of how exploration programs, mining projects, and mineral processing operations are budgeted, costed, and evaluated, with emphasis on capital versus operating costs, cash‑flow modelling, cost drivers, and the financial risks unique to the mining industry. Examine how commodity prices, market conditions, regulatory requirements, and project timelines influence financial planning throughout the mine life cycle. Learn to interpret financial statements, assess project viability, and understand how financing strategies, investment models, and economic assessments support exploration programs and operational decisions. Communicate basic financial insights, recognize the economic implications of technical decisions, and contribute to financially informed planning in mining and exploration environments.
42 hours
