This practical workshop explores the evaluation of mining projects from scoping and pre-feasibility studies through to feasibility and final decision-making.

Participants will gain insights into the processes, methodologies and decision frameworks used to assess project viability. The program focuses on the practical considerations involved in developing, reviewing and interpreting project studies that support investment decisions, as well as the market and business factors that influence project outcomes.

The workshop is designed for mining engineers, geologists, project managers, technical specialists, commercial professionals, financial analysts and operational leaders involved in developing, reviewing or assessing mining projects.

This workshop is eligible for 3 CPD points for AusIMM members.

Topics include:

• From study process to investment decision: Examine how study processes support robust and defensible investment decisions, and explore the market, commercial and organisational factors that shape project outcomes.
• Managing risk, opportunity and uncertainty: Learn practical approaches to identifying, assessing and managing risk and opportunity throughout the study lifecycle, including strategies for responding when project assumptions or conditions change.
• Technical assurance and corporate governance: Explore the critical role of data quality, interpretation, modelling, forecasting and reporting in project evaluation, and understand how effective assurance and governance frameworks build confidence in study outcomes.

Who should attend?

• Study managers and technical leads responsible for delivering scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Geologists, mining engineers and metallurgists involved in project development and evaluation
• Corporate development professionals, investment specialists, equity analysts and fund managers assessing project value
• Independent consultants and reviewers providing due diligence, benchmarking or technical assurance
• Mid-career professionals seeking to strengthen their project evaluation and leadership capabilities

Cost

• AusIMM Member: $50
• Non-Member: $100