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The most comprehensive Excel-based CAPEX/OPEX estimation template for open pit mining projects. Includes equipment sizing, CostMine 2025 pricing, Monte Carlo contingency module, and AACE 47R-11 compliance checklist. Used by 1,200+ engineers globally.
AACE-compliant CAPEX/OPEX models, checklists, and reference guides
42-worksheet Excel model covering all CAPEX/OPEX line items for open pit mining. Includes CostMine 2025 pricing, Monte Carlo module, and AACE 47R-11 compliance.
Compare your project OPEX against 2026 global benchmarks for copper, gold, iron ore, and lithium. Includes regional adjustment factors and inflation indices.
68-point checklist to verify your mining CAPEX estimate complies with AACE 47R-11. Covers basis of estimate, scope definition, pricing, contingency, and documentation.
10,000-iteration Monte Carlo simulation model for mining CAPEX contingency analysis. PERT/triangular/lognormal distributions, correlation matrix, and automated P50/P80/P90 reporting.
Equipment, labour, energy, and materials cost escalation indices for mining projects 2023–2026. Includes regional breakdowns for Australia, Americas, Africa, and Central Asia.
Professional Basis of Estimate document template for AACE Class 3–5 mining estimates. Covers scope inclusions/exclusions, pricing basis, contingency methodology, and assumptions register.
Comprehensive owner's cost model covering EPCM fees, owner's team, permitting, land access, community, insurance, and commissioning costs for mining projects.
2026 equipment pricing, sizing calculators, and selection guides
850+ mining equipment items with 2026 purchase prices, installation factors, operating costs, and lead times. Covers mobile fleet, processing plant, and infrastructure equipment.
Calculate required haul truck fleet size based on production rate, haul distance, cycle time, and availability. Includes Cat 793/797, Komatsu 930E, and Liebherr T 284 specs.
Size SAG and ball mills using Bond Work Index and Barratt correction factors. Outputs mill dimensions, installed power, and capital cost estimate using 2026 vendor pricing.
Comprehensive equipment list templates for flotation, CIL gold, HPGR grinding, and SX-EW copper circuits. Includes tag numbers, specifications, and 2026 budget prices.
Current lead times for 60+ critical mining equipment items including SAG mills, autoclaves, HPGR, large pumps, and transformers. Essential for project schedule and CAPEX escalation planning.
GRI, TCFD, Net Zero roadmaps, and IFC compliance tools
Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions for open pit and underground mining operations. Uses GHG Protocol methodology with 2026 IPCC emission factors.
Complete Word template for GRI Standards-aligned ESG report with TCFD climate risk disclosure section. Pre-populated with mining-sector specific disclosures and data tables.
Build a credible Net Zero roadmap with milestone targets, abatement levers (solar, BESS, EV fleet, hydrogen), cost-per-tonne-abated analysis, and SBTi alignment checker.
120-point compliance checklist covering all 8 IFC Performance Standards for mining projects. Used by lenders, DFIs, and project developers for due diligence and gap analysis.
DCF, NPV/IRR, LOM scheduling, and project finance models
Complete DCF financial model for mining projects with LOM production schedule, revenue build, CAPEX/OPEX phasing, tax/royalty module, sensitivity analysis, and NPV/IRR waterfall.
Interactive sensitivity dashboard showing NPV/IRR response to commodity price, CAPEX, OPEX, and discount rate changes. Includes tornado chart, spider chart, and break-even analysis.
Project finance model with debt sculpting, DSCR calculation, reserve accounts, covenant testing, and lender base case vs. P90 downside. Suitable for DFI and commercial bank presentations.
Calculate Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) for solar PV + BESS hybrid systems at mine sites. Compares against diesel and grid alternatives with payback and NPV analysis.
AACE, NI 43-101, JORC, GISTM, and IFC reference guides
Plain-language summary of AACE Recommended Practice 47R-11 with mining-specific examples. Covers Class 1–5 definitions, accuracy ranges, engineering deliverables, and common compliance failures.
Side-by-side comparison of the three major mineral resource reporting standards. Covers resource/reserve classification, QP/CP requirements, and conversion guidance for cross-border listings.
Comprehensive compliance checklist for the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). Covers all 6 themes and 77 requirements with evidence guidance and gap assessment framework.
Price forecasts, supply/demand outlooks, and critical minerals data
Aggregated copper price forecast from Goldman Sachs, CRU Group, Wood Mackenzie, and KDMine models. Annual base/upside/downside scenarios 2026–2035 with supply/demand balance analysis.
Comprehensive 2026 outlook for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. Supply/demand balance, price forecasts, project pipeline, and EV battery demand scenarios to 2035.
Monthly commodity price data 2000–2026 for copper, gold, iron ore, lithium carbonate, and nickel. Includes real vs. nominal prices, moving averages, and volatility metrics.
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