A learning program for investors and other stakeholders requiring a background to mining and mineral exploration (revised October 2009)
This learning program is for investors and other stakeholders requiring a background to mineral exploration and mining. The program provides a non-technical introduction to mining, the concept of sustainable development in mining, and tools for evaluating exploration companies and interpreting mining financial statements.
For a summary of each of the courses included in this program see the course listings below. For a more detailed description of each course click on a course title below to display the course introduction, which includes information on learning objectives, requirements, duration, structure, professional development and authors.
Students who successfully complete the certification requirements for each of the courses in the learning program receive a special program certificate.
You must be enrolled before you can register for a learning program (see enrollment information). Enrollment fees are not included in the certification fees listed below.
Learning Program: Mineral Exploration and Mining for Investors
Number of Courses: 7 Total Learning Commitment: 56hr Total Certification Fees: Can$810 Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 5.6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs): 56
A non-technical introduction to the basic concepts of mineral exploration, ore extraction, mineral processing, waste management, mining economics and the future of mining, with numerous examples, figures and images of mining... more ...
This is a course for managers, professionals, students and concerned stakeholders in mining who require a better understanding of the impacts of mining on the environment and communities.The course discusses the underlying causes which have shaped the public's evolving perception of the mining industry and presents ways in which mining companies can overcome these perceptions... more ...
This is a course for managers, professionals, students and concerned stakeholders in mining who require an understanding of the concepts and issues of sustainable development. The course is illustrated by numerous case studies and examples from mining projects, and supported by a discussion of mineral consumption, recycling and resource depletion... more ...
This course provides an introduction to securities analysis and valuation for the ultimate purpose of making an investment decision as it relates to mining stocks, and more specifically, junior mining... more ...
This course introduces methods for forecasting the direction of future commodity prices. It deals with fundamental and quantitative analytical methods and basic statistical methods to forecast commodity prices... more ...
This is an in depth presentation of mining investment risk, so that those relatively new to mining can identify and evaluate the risks involved ... and hence make informed decisions about how and when to invest in a mine or mining company... more ...
This course is aimed at helping those who wish to read and interpret the financial statements of mining companies. It assumes the reader has no formal training or background in accounting but does have a general interest in business with a leaning towards mining. Furthermore, this course assumes a managerial or investor approach rather than that of accountant or bookkeeper. We look at financial statements for their organization, information content and limitations. In short, you will not learn any bookkeeping or debits and credits but rather you will see numerical data and narrative-based descriptions prepared by mining companies... more ...
If you wish to register for this learning program, or have any questions regarding the program, contact Nina Albrecht at support@edumine.com or tel: (604) 683 2037.
