Free Webcast: 2010 North American Mining Executive Insights

By EduMine, May 31st, 2010 at 8:54 am - PERMALINK

Uncover the top challenges and growth opportunities for leading North American mining companies!
What are the top-of-mind concerns and challenges of leading miners?
What are the common obstacles to organic growth?
How are they addressing these strategic challenges?
Hear about Mincom’s annual study findings in this one-hour, completely free webcast, taking place June 8, 2010. See the course [...]

Short Course: Valuation Of Mineral Projects Coming Up Soon!

By EduMine, May 27th, 2010 at 9:18 am - PERMALINK

There are a few spaces left in Prof. Dennis Buchanan’s Valuation of Mineral Projects, coming up this June 2-4 - sign up before they’re taken!
This course is also available as part of a discounted package with the course Interpreting the Financial Statements of a Mining Company, which will be held May 31 - June 1. [...]

A Few Spots Left For Short Course: Interpreting The Financial Statements Of A Mining Company

By EduMine, May 26th, 2010 at 9:11 am - PERMALINK

There are a few spots left in Senior SFU Lecturer Alain Duncan’s short course Interpreting the Financial Statements of a Mining Company, coming up May 31 - June 1. This course will enable you to develop an awareness of the relevant financial information you can discover about a mining corporation from its audited financial statements. [...]

New Online Course: Geostatistics 101 - A Practical Introduction

By EduMine, May 21st, 2010 at 10:01 am - PERMALINK

Geostatistics 101 provides an introduction to the topic for anyone who needs to understand the basic principles, advantages and practical application of semi-variograms and geostatistical estimation. The course is illustrated by numerous examples from mineral exploration and environmental characterization. It also serves as a solid beginning to anyone who wishes to study further in the [...]

Short Course: Empirical Design Methods For Underground Mines

By EduMine, May 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am - PERMALINK

Dr. Rimas Pakalnis’ short course Empirical Design Methods for Underground Mines is being hosted by EduMine this June 10-11 in Vancouver.
This course provides the operators of underground mines with the tools required to make on site pillar and opening stability assessments. Tools for assessing opening stability are provided. Empirical methods for considering the complex [...]

FREE Webcast - 2010 North American Mining Executive Insights

By EduMine, May 19th, 2010 at 9:25 am - PERMALINK

As part of an annual study, Mincom surveyed North America-based executives at top tier mining companies for a snapshot of the industry’s current leading challenges. The survey also looked at the top perceived obstacles to organic company growth, as well as at the actions that are being taken from the operational process and finance systems [...]

Short Course: Rock Mass Classification for Mine Design

By EduMine, May 18th, 2010 at 9:05 am - PERMALINK

Doug Milne’s short course Rock Mass Classification for Mine Design is coming up this June 7-9 in Vancouver.
The purpose of this course is to provide mine staff the tools required to effectively gather geotechnical data for rock mass classification and rock mechanics design calculations. The majority of rock falls in mine operations are structurally controlled. [...]

Short Course: Valuation of Mineral Projects

By EduMine, May 14th, 2010 at 2:39 pm - PERMALINK

Prof. Dennis Buchanan’s popular Valuation of Mineral Projects short course is coming up June 2 - 4!
Current market turbulence and its impact on the mining sector has increased the need to understand the interrelationship between technical and financial risk. The key consideration is the intrinsic value of a mineral project. Where current market conditions undervalue [...]

Short Course: Interpreting the Financial Statements of a Mining Company

By EduMine, May 12th, 2010 at 1:51 pm - PERMALINK

This popular course uses the business environment in the mining industry as a relevant context for understanding the financial statements of mining corporations. It isolates select accounting aspects as being fundamental to your becoming an informed reader of audited financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and more.
The course draws on credible [...]

New Online Course: Understanding Financial Statements of Mining Companies Under IASB and FASB Regulations

By EduMine, May 7th, 2010 at 3:06 pm - PERMALINK

EduMine has launched a new course by SFU Senior Lecturer and chartered accountant Alain Duncan: Understanding Financial Statements of Mining Companies Under IASB and FASB Regulations.
This course is aimed at helping those who wish to read and interpret the financial statements of mining companies. It assumes the reader has no formal training or background [...]