EduMine Learning Program - Financials, Risks and Costs of Mining

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Financials, Risks and Costs of Mining

A learning program for engineers and managers involved in
financial aspects of mining

This learning program is recommended for engineers and managers involved in financial aspects, risk analysis and cost estimating of mining projects.

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: Financials, Risks and Costs of Mining

Number of Courses: 7
Total Learning Commitment: 62hr
Total Certification Fees: Can$860
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 6.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs): 62

(1) Engineering for Success in Mining

Mining is as susceptible to risk and crises as any other industry. This course will show you how to proactively evaluate risk and to plan and prepare for crises... more ...

(2) Estimating the Cost of Mining

This course introduces the methodologies of mining cost estimating, and prepares users to complete a credible estimate. The course focuses on itemized cost estimating methods in the context of a mine plan... more ...

(3) Understanding Financial Statements of Mining Companies Under IASB and FASB Regulations

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 ...

(4) An Introduction to Forecasting Commodity Prices

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 ...

(5) An Introduction to Mining Investment - Understanding the Risks

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 ...

(6) Mineral Property Valuation 1 - Standards and Guidelines

This is the first of two courses by the author on valuation of mineral properties. Mineral Property Valuation Standards covers the development, requirements and application of international standards and guidelines for mineral property valuation, with a focus on the CIMVAL Standards and Guidelines... more ...

(7) Mineral Property Valuation 2 - Approaches and Methods

This is the second of two courses by the author on valuation of mineral properties. Mineral Property Valuation 2 - Approaches and Methods covers the full range of valuation methods available based on cost, market and income approaches, with numerous examples... 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.

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