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Mining Financial Model & Valuation (On-Demand - CFI)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

Master the art of building a financial model to value a mining company, complete with assumptions, financials, valuation, sensitivity analysis, and output charts. In this mining financial modeling course, we will work through a case study of a real mining valuation for an asset by pulling information from the Feasibility Study, inputting it into Excel, building a forecast, and valuing the asset.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Applicable for

Master mining valuation and learn how to value a mining company in Excel. This course is designed for professionals seeking careers in investment banking, equity research, corporate development and financial planning an analysis (FP&A). This course simulates the experience of working as a corporate development professional at a mining company evaluating an acquisition opportunity.  The objective is to take all the information from the technical study, put it into Excel, and determine the net asset value (NAV) of the mine.  The completed model will serve as a useful tool for testing different metal prices and other assumptions such as grade, recovery rate, unit operating costs, capital expenditures, and more.  

Learning Objectives

By the end of this mining valuation course you will be able to:

  • understand key mining terms and definitions used in the industry and in valuation
  • understand the mining life cycle from start to finish for assets, projects, and operating mines
  • read and extract the important information from a mining technical report (feasibility study)
  • input key assumptions into a financial model that will drive revenue, expenses, and cash flow in the forecast
  • calculate production statistics based on a detailed mine plan from the technical report
  • build financial statements based on the mine plan
  • perform a discounted cash flow DCF valuation of the mining asset in Excel
  • build sensitivity analysis to test for different input assumptions
  • output relevant graphs and charts to illustrate the investment opportunity
  • understand valuation methods such as Net Asset Value (NAV), P/NAV, P/CF, Total Acquisition Cost (TAC)

Content

This course teaches learners how to build a comprehensive financial model to value a mining company in Excel. Participants will explore key mining terms and the life cycle of mining assets, extract critical data from technical reports, and input assumptions to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flows. The course also covers constructing financial statements, performing discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations, and conducting sensitivity analyses. By the end, learners will be equipped to apply valuation methods such as Net Asset Value (NAV), P/NAV, P/CF, and Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) to assess mining investments.

Course Content Created: March 2018

Course Content Updated: March 2019

The information is current as of the creation  or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CFI. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) courses are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. The instructions on how to access this course will be included on your registration confirmation.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Course Details
Cost
$305
Members
$330
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
8
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Finance & Economics

Mining Financial Model & Valuation (On-Demand - CFI)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$305
Members
$330
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
8
Credits

Overview

Master the art of building a financial model to value a mining company, complete with assumptions, financials, valuation, sensitivity analysis, and output charts. In this mining financial modeling course, we will work through a case study of a real mining valuation for an asset by pulling information from the Feasibility Study, inputting it into Excel, building a forecast, and valuing the asset.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Applicable for

Master mining valuation and learn how to value a mining company in Excel. This course is designed for professionals seeking careers in investment banking, equity research, corporate development and financial planning an analysis (FP&A). This course simulates the experience of working as a corporate development professional at a mining company evaluating an acquisition opportunity.  The objective is to take all the information from the technical study, put it into Excel, and determine the net asset value (NAV) of the mine.  The completed model will serve as a useful tool for testing different metal prices and other assumptions such as grade, recovery rate, unit operating costs, capital expenditures, and more.  

Learning Objectives

By the end of this mining valuation course you will be able to:

  • understand key mining terms and definitions used in the industry and in valuation
  • understand the mining life cycle from start to finish for assets, projects, and operating mines
  • read and extract the important information from a mining technical report (feasibility study)
  • input key assumptions into a financial model that will drive revenue, expenses, and cash flow in the forecast
  • calculate production statistics based on a detailed mine plan from the technical report
  • build financial statements based on the mine plan
  • perform a discounted cash flow DCF valuation of the mining asset in Excel
  • build sensitivity analysis to test for different input assumptions
  • output relevant graphs and charts to illustrate the investment opportunity
  • understand valuation methods such as Net Asset Value (NAV), P/NAV, P/CF, Total Acquisition Cost (TAC)

Content

This course teaches learners how to build a comprehensive financial model to value a mining company in Excel. Participants will explore key mining terms and the life cycle of mining assets, extract critical data from technical reports, and input assumptions to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flows. The course also covers constructing financial statements, performing discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations, and conducting sensitivity analyses. By the end, learners will be equipped to apply valuation methods such as Net Asset Value (NAV), P/NAV, P/CF, and Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) to assess mining investments.

Course Content Created: March 2018

Course Content Updated: March 2019

The information is current as of the creation  or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CFI. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) courses are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. The instructions on how to access this course will be included on your registration confirmation.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.