Course Introduction

Mineral Property Valuation 1 - Standards and Guidelines

Version: 17 September 2009

Lawrence Devon Smith

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Introduction

This is the first of two courses by the author on valuation of mineral properties. Mineral Property Valuation 1 - Standards and Guidelines covers the development, requirements and application of international standards and guidelines for mineral property valuation. It focuses on the CIMVAL Standards and Guidelines, developed by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, and their relationship with National Instrument NI 43-101 for mineral project reporting.

The second course, Mineral Property Valuation 2 - Approaches and Methods, covers the numerous approaches and methods for mineral property evaluation and their requirements and application.

The author is a mining engineer with over 25 years experience in project engineering and economic evaluations for mining, metallurgical, and industrial projects.

Content

The course is presented in four parts ...

• Part 1 - International Standards

• Part 2 - Valuation Concepts

• Part 3 - CIMVAL

• Part 4 - Valuation Approaches

The course comprises 21 viewing sessions of 15-30 minutes each, plus four reviews of multiple choice questions. Estimated course duration is equivalent to approximately 6 hours of viewing content.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Understand and discuss the requirements and application of standards for valuation of mineral properties with emphasis on the CIMVAL Standards and Guidelines.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• Professional engineer or geoscientist.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$95.

0.6 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

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UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Management - Risk - Financial stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

Start the Course with an Orientation Session	Review the Course at the Summary Level	Start the Course at the Detailed Text Level	Course Certification Entry or Registration
(first time viewers)	(reviewers)	(serious viewers)	(certification)