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Edumine Fundamentals: Intro to Modern Mining Our new selection of Edumine Fundamentals courses are specifically designed for those new to mining or looking to brush up on their basics. The Intro to Modern Mining learning path provides learners with a foundational knowledge of the mining industry that covers all the key concepts required, without the need for a technical or engineering background. From key terminology, to who’s who, and the basics of ESG, this learning path covers all the essentials needed for an understanding of the modern mining landscape. This learning path is ideal for geologists, chemists, engineers, government officials, regulators, data scientists, policy setters, non-governmental organizations, procurement specialists, academics, finance professionals, sustainability experts, lawyers, and administrative staff. What is Mining – An Introduction to the Mining Value Chain Gain a broad overview of the mining sector with insights into the mining value chain and how the industry operates, without the prior need for detailed technical knowledge. Build a robust foundation of mining knowledge through industry specific terminology and key concepts, ideal for anyone just getting started in the mining industry. 7 modules | 4 Hours | Authored by Dr. Sarah Gordon & Dr. Rose Clarke 360 Introduction to the Mining Industry Learn about the key players in the mining sector, including equipment and service suppliers, government organizations and regulators, and administrative and support staff. Newly updated for 2022, this course is vital for anyone who needs to interface with mining industry, 8 Modules | 10 Hours | Authored by Julian Houlding & Simon Houlding, MSc P. Eng. Introduction to ESG A modern understanding of the mining sector wouldn’t be complete without a working knowledge of Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) practices. This course includes a brief history of sustainability, the circular economy, the global factors driving demand, as well as the risks and opportunities of ESG in the mining industry. 6 Modules | 3 Hours | Authored by Dr. Sarah Gordon & Dr. Rose Clarke Save Time and Money with Edumine Fundamentals This learning path contains everything you need to get started in the mining industry, all in one convenient package that saves you money. Buy the Bundle and Save $200 Intro to Modern Mining: $599 USD 180 Day Access   Read More

Course Aim and Structure As a direct result of the impact of COVID-19, Edumine, along with The Imperial College Centre for Continuing Professional Development is launching its well established “Valuation of Mineral Projects Based on Technical and Financial Modelling” as a distance learning initiative covering both technical appraisal and financial evaluation of mineral projects. Market turbulence significantly affects the mining industry. While the intrinsic value of a mineral project is still a key consideration, understanding the interrelationship between technical and financial risk to truly understand the long term value of an asset, helps companies make better investment (or divestment) decisions. Companies that are able to secure debt finance for both development and acquisition of advanced projects have greater strategic flexibility. Understanding how debt impacts the valuation of projects allows for an objective approach to determining levels of gearing; this is relevant to both the investment banking and mining communities. The Valuation of Mineral Projects course is designed to address these issues. This course is for professionals with a basic to intermediate understanding of the principles of the accounting cash flow model that wish to gain expertise in quantitative finance in the context of mining. Actual operating mine valuations are a central focus of the course. To gain the most out of the course, attendees should have had some exposure to the technical aspects of minerals and mining. Attendees are expected to have laptop computers for this course. Workshop sessions are an integral part of the course delivery. Use will be made of the IC-MinEval software, which automates the generation of Excel™-based spreadsheets to produce models for a wide range of mineral projects. These models can be used independently of the software once the course is completed. Dates:          17 - 21 April, 2023 Duration:     5 half days Time:           13:00 - 17:00 GMT+1. Check the exact time and date in your city here Price:           $2999 USD See below for course policy Presenter  Professor Dennis Buchanan Professor Buchanan works jointly between the Department of Earth Science and Engineering and the Business School at Imperial College London. His current research interest lies in addressing the underlying technical principles applying to mineral projects and demonstrating how these influence financial modelling. He has almost 40 years’ experience teaching mining geology, mineral exploration and mineral project appraisal and is responsible for the MSc in Metals and Energy Finance. This is a joint degree between the Department of Earth Science and Engineering and the Business School at Imperial College. Professor Buchanan has worked as a Mining Geologist in both gold and platinum mines in South Africa and had wide experience as a consultant to the industry, as an expert witness and in designing and delivering short courses for the industry. Course Support: James Buchanan James has an MEng in Chemical Engineering with eight years of professional experience  in the minerals industry and he, with close colleagues, have recently started their own company, Zenito.  Course Structure and Delivery Delegates will be enrolled as a dedicated Team on the Microsoft Teams application where all interactions and course materials will be uploaded. The course will consist of pre-recorded presentations which will be sent to delegates 1 week before the start and during the live sessions recordings will be discussed with tutorials.  Delegates will be provided with the suite of PowerPoint slides used and a digital copy of the book 'Metals and Energy Finance' will be provided - Please click here to view the book. Teaching will be delivered over 5 days with each live session starting 13:00 UK time and lasting four hours (20 contact hours in total). The PowerPoint presentations used in the pre-recording video will be loaded onto the “Files” folder on the relevant Team Channel. Who Should Attend The course will be of particular interest to mining analysts, fund and asset managers, bankers, engineers responsible for development planning, exploration managers and other specialists in the valuation of mineral projects. It will also be of interest to government officials. The course will be relevant to entrepreneurs needing to understand the qualifying framework that private equity funds use to evaluate projects. Pre-Course e-Learning Prior to the course, registered delegates have access to the online e-learning material consisting of an introductory course titled An Introduction to Modelling Metal Project Finance. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Registered participants who attend the entire short course and complete an evaluation at the end of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance, confirming the Professional Development Hours (PDH)/Continuing Education Units (CEU) earned. Please confirm with your employer and/or professional association that this course qualifies for CPD. Cancellations Notice of cancellation must be given in writing by letter, fax or email and action will be taken to recover, from the delegates or their employers, that portion of the fee owing at the time of cancellation. A 10% administration fee will be levied for cancellations made 4 or more weeks prior to the first day of the course. Thereafter, the following cancellation refund schedule will apply. Cancellation made more than 3 weeks prior to the first day of the short course: 70% of the registration fee is reimbursed. Cancellation made more than 2 weeks prior to the first day of the short course: 50% of the registration fee is reimbursed. Cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to the first day of the short course: no reimbursement of registration fees. Edumine reserves the right to cancel an advertised course on short notice. It will endeavour to provide participants with as much notice as possible, but will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organisations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. If a course is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full. Edumine also reserves the right to postpone or make such alterations to the content of a course as may be necessary. Read More

About the Course This course covers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) components and their impact on the mining value chain. Participants will learn about the various stages of the mining process, from exploration to closure, and the different ESG threats and opportunities associated with each stage. Learners will also gain a deeper understanding of ESG regulations, standards and reporting requirements, and how these are changing the mining industry. Case studies and real-world examples will be used to illustrate the practical application of ESG across the mining value chain. The course is designed for professionals in the mining industry, as well as those with an interest in ESG and sustainable business practices.   About the Audience  This course explores concepts that will be useful for those seeking a robust understanding of ESG considerations at each stage of the mining value chain and is suitable for intermediate levels.  Examples of those who may be interested include: investors, geologists, chemists, engineers, government officials, regulators, data scientists, policy setters, non-governmental organizations, procurement specialists, academics, finance professionals, sustainability experts, lawyers, and administrative staff.    Recommended Background  We recommend “Introduction to ESG” to give learners a baseline understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance concepts.  Course Details Authors  Dr. Sarah Gordon  Dr. Rose Clarke     Duration:        4 Hours  Access:           90 Days  Category:       Mining  Level:  Intermediate  Version Date: March 1, 2023  Delivery Format: On-Demand   Need to train a team?  Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs.  Learn More    Read More

About the Course   The battery metals industry is at the forefront of our shift from a fuel-intensive to a materials-intensive energy system. This course will help you better understand one of the key aspects of this energy transition.   The shift to fully electric vehicles using lithium-ion battery technology is well underway and the rate of production of electric vehicles is set to accelerate. New lithium-ion battery factories are being built and more planned to meet this demand. Battery component supply pipelines will struggle to keep up with such a sharp rise in demand.   This introductory course provides  an overview of the Battery Metals industry. The content includes a brief history of battery technology, the factors that are driving and influencing the market, the supply chain, and future predictions.   Learners explore battery metals with a holistic approach. You will gain insight into the complex business, political, social, and environmental factors influencing and driving the industry.  Discover these considerations through an ethical standpoint as well as a business and financial perspective.  This course consists of 12 modules of 15 - 30 minutes each with supporting resources and knowledge checks. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 4 hours.  About the Audience  This course explores concepts that will be useful for those entering the battery metals industry and is suitable for beginner to intermediate levels.     Examples of those who may be interested include: investors, geologists, chemists, engineers, government officials, regulators, data scientists, policy setters, non-governmental organizations, procurement specialists, academics, finance professionals, sustainability experts, lawyers, and administrative staff.   Recommended Background  We recommend “What is Mining” to give learners a baseline understanding of the mining industry, terminology and the value chain.  Author     Alison Saxby has 35 years’ experience of consultancy and market coverage of critical metals and minerals. Previously at Roskill, latterly as Managing Director, she drove the direction of the company research and products with critical minerals, and sustainability at the forefront of the company's research. Recently, she formed Buchanan Saxby Associates an independent consultancy company focused on critical and strategic minerals. Alison has a B.Eng (Hons) in Minerals Engineering and is a Professional Member of the IOM3.  Duration:  4 Hours  Access:  90 Days  Category:   Mining  Level:  Introductory  Publish Date:  January 2023  Delivery Format:  On-Demand  Need to train a team?  Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs.  Learn More Read More

This is an excerpt of the full course and is intended to give learners a free trial of the content.  The full course is available for purchase on the Edumine Store. About the Course The shift to fully electric vehicles using lithium-ion battery technology is well underway and the rate of production of electric vehicles is set to accelerate. Government incentives and policy mandates will boost sales of passenger plug-in electric vehicles by a 28.1% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) from 2021 through 2026. New lithium-ion battery factories are being built and more planned to meet this demand.  To produce these batteries you need raw materials, particularly the battery metals including lithium, cobalt and nickel. Battery component supply pipelines will struggle to keep up with such a sharp rise in demand. This introductory course provides the learner an overview of the Battery Metals industry. The content includes a brief history of battery technology, the factors that are driving and influencing the market, the supply chain and future predictions. Learners explore battery metals with a holistic approach to gain insight into the complex relationships that develop between the influencing factors that lead to criticality. Discover these considerations through an ethical standpoint as well as a business and financial perspective. About the Audience This course explores concepts that will be useful for those seeking a well rounded understanding of battery metals and is suitable for beginner to intermediate levels.   Examples of those who may be interested include: investors, geologists, chemists, engineers, government officials, regulators, data scientists, policy setters, non-governmental organizations, procurement specialists, academics, finance professionals, sustainability experts, lawyers, and administrative staff. Recommended Background This is an introductory level course. While not required, we recommend the course What is Mining for an overview of the Mining Value Chain and key terminology. Read More

This introductory course gives the learner a foundational understanding of Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) practices. The content includes a brief history of sustainability, the circular economy, the global factors driving demand as well as the risks and opportunities of ESG in the mining industry. Learners explore ESG practices with a holistic approach to gain insight into the complex relationships that develop between these considerations and how they interact with environmental goals, social strategies and geopolitical relationships. Discover these considerations through an ethical standpoint as well as a business and financial perspective. This course consists of 6 viewing sessions of 15 - 30 minutes each with supporting resources and knowledge checks. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 3 hours. About the Audience This course explores concepts that will be useful for those seeking an introductory understanding of ESG and is suitable for beginner to intermediate levels. Examples of those who may be interested include: investors, geologists, chemists, engineers, government officials, regulators, data scientists, policy setters, non-governmental organizations, procurement specialists, academics, finance professionals, sustainability experts, lawyers, and administrative staff. Recommended Background While this is an introductory course, we recommend “What is Mining” to give learners a baseline understanding of the mining industry, terminology and the value chain. Authors Duration: 3 Hours Access: 90 Days Category: Mining, Environment Level: Introduce Publish Date: May 13 2022 Delivery Format: On-Demand Need to train a team? Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs. Learn More   Read More