Mining Investment -
Understanding the Risks

Summary

The good news is that many people have made a lot of money investing in mining projects. The bad news is that many have lost money, or had to wait many years for a fair return on invested capital. The basic reason is that mining is a risky business. To help you invest in mining so that you make money by avoiding the risk, this course describes the various phases of a mining project so that you can understand and evaluate the risk of investing; discusses technical, social, political, and financial factors that make one mining investment better or worse than another; and focuses on stories that highlight the risks and rewards.

Pre-Course e-Learning

Prior to the course, registered delegates have access to the online e-learning material consisting of an introductory course titled An Introduction to Mining Investment - Understanding the Risks.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies for one day of short course credit for the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies, a continuing education initiative by the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining at the University of British Columbia. more details »

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course meets the requirements for formal CPD activity for most Canadian provincial associations and US state boards and may contribute the equivalent in hours towards your CPD requirement. more details »

Who should attend?

This course is intended primarily for those who are relatively new to mining and investment in mining, and who want to be able to identify and evaluate the risks involved - hence make informed decisions about how and when to invest in a mine or mining company.