Mining economics and strategy / Ian C. Runge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Runge, Ian C. (Ian Charles), 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mining engineering--Cost effectiveness.

Mining engineering.

Mineral industries--Government policy.

Mineral industries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 pages)

Place of Publication:

Littleton, Colo. : Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, [1998]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Economic skill is an essential partner to technical skill in every step of the mining process. This book will help effectively direct mining operations through the use of innovative economic strategies. The text covers what is meant by a cost-effective mining scheme, the economics of information, and the procedures for rational evaluation of uncertain projects. It defines "ore" from an economic perspective and covers the influence of scheduling on ore reserves. The text also covers discounted cash flow techniques, the application of DCF techniques in an operating mine environment, the differen

Contents:

Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1: Introduction; CHAPTER 2: Integrating Economics Into Mining; CHAPTER 3: Cost-Effective Mining Schemes; CHAPTER 4: Costs; CHAPTER 5: Time Value of Money; CHAPTER 6: Systematic Approach to Exploration Expenditure; CHAPTER 7: Ownership Costs and Capital Costs; CHAPTER 8: Operating Costs; CHAPTER 9: Investment Decisions; CHAPTER 10: Operating Mine Case Study; CHAPTER 11: Project Evaluation; CHAPTER 12 Mining Strategy; CHAPTER 13: Traditional Mechanisms for Valuing Mining Enterprises

CHAPTER 14: Decisions Involving Uncertainty, Risk, and Return CHAPTER 15: At-Risk Discounted Cash Flow Analysis; CHAPTER 16 Mining Strategy; APPENDIX A: Financial Tables; Glossary; References; Index; Biography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-282) and index.

ISBN:

9780873352888

1-61344-104-5

0-87335-288-2

OCLC:

609846013