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Module title:Mining Economics and Design
Module codeCSM3044
Module lecturers:Mr Paul Wheeler
Module credits:15

Ongoing demand for commodities and depletion of mining assets drives the continued need for new mining projects and expansions, each of which requires a preliminary assessment or feasibility study to demonstrate its economic viability. This module examines the various components and inputs to the financial appraisal of mines and discusses the key drivers behind metal prices, input costs and production trends. In parallel, the module provides training on leading industry mine design software (Deswik); simulating the mine planning and design processes required to provide engineering data for production schedules and cost estimates. 

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