In order to be able to analyze mining companies it is necessary to have at least a basic understanding of the terminologyused in the mining sector. It is also very convenient to be aware of the working methods relevant for analyzing mining companies. Therefore I have created the following (sub)pages so that you are able to execute your own mining companies analysis:
Mining Industry Standards – How Bre-X Changed the International Reporting Standards for Mineral Resources. Read this article to find out how Bre-X shook public confidence and why there was then an urgent need for determining specific mining industry standards.
CIM Definition Standards – Canadian Institute of Mining`s Most Common Terms Explained. Although all the
CIM Definition Standards can be found in the reports section, this page displays a selection of the most common definitions.
Mineral Resource Stocks – Junior vs. Senior Mining Companies. Mineral resource stocks are often broken down into two categories: junior and senior mining companies. Continue reading to learn what distinguishes them from each other.
Gold Mining Shares – 4 Special Gold Mining Stocks Categories Described. Gold mining shares can be broken down into four categories: majors, mid-tiers and junior gold producers and the gold exploration companies.
Mineral Exploration Companies – Greenfield Exploration vs. Brownfield Exploration. Mineral exploration companies are broken down into two categories: greenfield and brownfield exploration stocks. On this page both categories are specified.
Drilling Rigs – What Distinguishes Auger Drilling from RAB Drilling, RC Drilling and Diamond Drilling.
Depending on the geological structure of the Earth`s crust, mining companies can choose between different drilling rigs, which are described on this page.
Drilling Program – Step Out Drilling vs. Infill Drilling. On this page I explain the terminology used when mining companies announce a drilling program to confirm the shape and continuity of the minerals found.
Drilling Results – How Can You Determine if a Mining Company`s Drill Results are of Low, Medium or High Grade. After interpreting various drilling results to distinguish low-, medium- and high grade ore, I have summarized my findings in the table on this page.
Metal Equivalent Calculation – How to Calculate the Mineral Equivalents in Polymetallic Deposits. I explain the metal equivalent calculation and inform you what to pay attention to when mining companies are reporting in a mineral equivalent value.
Metal Recovery Rate – How to Interpreted the Mineral Recovery Percentage. On this short page I explain all you need to know about the metal recovery rate, including information about where to find the mineral recovery percentage.
Mining Costs – CAPEX vs. OPEX. On this page I explain the difference between the CAPEX and OPEX and where you can find the details regarding these mining costs.
Break Even Analysis – How to Calculate the Cut Off Grade. On this page I exemplify how you can calculate the mineral`s cut off grade, which is my method to conduct a mineral project`s break even analysis.
Metal Value per Tonne – How You Can Determine the Mineral Value per Tonne. To get an insight into the viability of bringing a mineral project into production, I included some examples for calculating the metal value on this page.
Mineral Deposit Value – How to Calculate the Potential Value of a Mining Project. Before you can calculate the potential mineral deposit value, you first need to gather some specific data, which I explain on this page.
Mine Life Cycle – How Accurate are the Resources Reported in Each Project Phase. If you would like to know how I valuate the resources reported in the different phases of the mine life cycle you should read this page now.
