Globally, equity markets have experienced a rollercoaster of fortunes in recent years, particularly in resource and commodity prices. The Mining Valuation Handbook is the most comprehensive guide to mining valuation on the market. This third edition provides up-to-date information and unravels some of themystery surrounding the resources industry.

The Mining Valuation Handbook provides mining information for the financial industry, and financial information for the mining industry. Readers will gain a greater understanding of:

• feasibility studies
• commodity values and forecasting
• classification of resources and reserves
• hedging commodities and exchange rates
• valuation and pricing techniques
• quantifying risk
• dealing with inflation
• share price performance
• commodity profiles.

Author Dr Victor Rudenno provides readers with valuable insight into the resources sector. The Mining Valuation Handbook is an essential addition to the libraries of astute investors and mining and financial analysts.

Acknowledgements Introduction The resources industry A quick guide to financials Feasibility studies Commodity values and forecasting Resource project considerations Classification of resources and reserves Mining and hydrocarbon recovery Indicative capital and operating costs Hedging commodities and exchange rates Taxation, depreciation, royalties and exploration standards Valuation and pricing techniques Quantifying the risk Cut-off grade theory and practice Share price performance Impact of exploration and expansion Determining the appropriate discount rate Dealing with inflation Agricola mining - a hypothetical example Commodity profiles Sources of information Australian Native Title Royalty rates Economic geology primer Project details Exchanges rates and CPI Continuous discounting and annuities Abbreviations, conversions and energy factors Glossary Bibliography and references Index