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2026 Mining CAPEX/OPEX Master Template — AACE Class 3/4/5

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.

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Cost Estimation Templates & Guides

AACE-compliant CAPEX/OPEX models, checklists, and reference guides

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Excel Template
2026 Mining CAPEX/OPEX Master Template — AACE Class 3/4/5

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.

ExcelAACECAPEX4.8 MB
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Excel Template
OPEX Benchmarking Tool 2026 — By Commodity & Region

Compare your project OPEX against 2026 global benchmarks for copper, gold, iron ore, and lithium. Includes regional adjustment factors and inflation indices.

ExcelOPEXBenchmarks2.1 MB
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AACE 47R-11 Compliance Checklist for Mining Estimates

68-point checklist to verify your mining CAPEX estimate complies with AACE 47R-11. Covers basis of estimate, scope definition, pricing, contingency, and documentation.

PDFAACEChecklist0.4 MB
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Excel Model
Monte Carlo CAPEX Simulator — P50/P80/P90 Output

10,000-iteration Monte Carlo simulation model for mining CAPEX contingency analysis. PERT/triangular/lognormal distributions, correlation matrix, and automated P50/P80/P90 reporting.

ExcelMonte CarloRisk3.2 MB
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PDF Report
Mining Cost Escalation Indices 2023–2026 by Category

Equipment, labour, energy, and materials cost escalation indices for mining projects 2023–2026. Includes regional breakdowns for Australia, Americas, Africa, and Central Asia.

PDFEscalation20261.8 MB
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Word Template
Basis of Estimate (BoE) Template — Mining Projects

Professional Basis of Estimate document template for AACE Class 3–5 mining estimates. Covers scope inclusions/exclusions, pricing basis, contingency methodology, and assumptions register.

WordBoETemplate0.6 MB
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Excel Model
Owner's Cost Model — Mining Project Development

Comprehensive owner's cost model covering EPCM fees, owner's team, permitting, land access, community, insurance, and commissioning costs for mining projects.

ExcelOwner's CostEPCM2.4 MB
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Equipment Databases & Sizing Tools

2026 equipment pricing, sizing calculators, and selection guides

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Mining Equipment Cost Database 2026 — 850+ Items

850+ mining equipment items with 2026 purchase prices, installation factors, operating costs, and lead times. Covers mobile fleet, processing plant, and infrastructure equipment.

ExcelEquipment2026 Pricing8.4 MB
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Excel Calculator
Haul Truck Fleet Sizing Calculator — Open Pit

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.

ExcelFleet SizingHaul Trucks1.2 MB
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Excel Calculator
SAG & Ball Mill Sizing Calculator — Bond/Barratt Method

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.

ExcelSAG MillGrinding1.6 MB
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Excel Template
Process Plant Equipment List — Flotation/CIL/HPGR/SX-EW

Comprehensive equipment list templates for flotation, CIL gold, HPGR grinding, and SX-EW copper circuits. Includes tag numbers, specifications, and 2026 budget prices.

ExcelEquipment ListProcess Plant5.1 MB
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Mining Equipment Lead Times 2026 — Critical Path Guide

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.

PDFLead TimesSchedule0.9 MB
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ESG Frameworks & Reporting Templates

GRI, TCFD, Net Zero roadmaps, and IFC compliance tools

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Excel Calculator
Scope 1/2/3 Carbon Footprint Calculator — Mining Operations

Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions for open pit and underground mining operations. Uses GHG Protocol methodology with 2026 IPCC emission factors.

ExcelCarbonGHG Protocol2.8 MB
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Word Template
GRI Standards + TCFD Mining ESG Report Template 2026

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.

WordGRITCFD1.4 MB
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Excel Model
Net Zero 2040/2050 Roadmap Model — Mining Operations

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.

ExcelNet ZeroSBTi3.6 MB
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IFC Performance Standards Compliance Checklist — Mining

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.

PDFIFCCompliance0.7 MB
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Financial Models & Economic Analysis

DCF, NPV/IRR, LOM scheduling, and project finance models

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Mining Project DCF / NPV / IRR Financial Model — Full LOM

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.

ExcelDCFNPV/IRR6.2 MB
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Commodity Price Sensitivity Dashboard — NPV Spider Chart

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.

ExcelSensitivityNPV2.9 MB
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Excel Model
Project Finance Debt Model — Mining DSCR & Covenants

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.

ExcelProject FinanceDSCR4.7 MB
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Excel Calculator
LCOE Calculator — Solar PV + BESS Hybrid for Mine Sites

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.

ExcelLCOESolar/BESS1.8 MB
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Standards & Technical Guides

AACE, NI 43-101, JORC, GISTM, and IFC reference guides

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PDF Guide
AACE 47R-11 Practical Summary for Mining Engineers

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.

PDFAACE47R-111.1 MB
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PDF Guide
NI 43-101 vs. JORC vs. PERC: Resource Reporting Comparison

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.

PDFNI 43-101JORC0.8 MB
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Checklist PDF
GISTM Tailings Facility Compliance Checklist 2026

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.

PDFGISTMTailings1.3 MB
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Market Data & Commodity Reports

Price forecasts, supply/demand outlooks, and critical minerals data

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PDF Report
Copper Price Forecast 2026–2035: Goldman, CRU & KDMine Consensus

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.

PDFCopperPrice Forecast2.2 MB
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Critical Minerals Outlook 2026: Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, REE

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.

PDFCritical Minerals20264.1 MB
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Excel Dataset
Historical Commodity Prices 2000–2026 — Cu, Au, Fe, Li, Ni

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.

ExcelHistorical DataCommodities1.4 MB

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