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Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies
The project value of a mineral property is a function of the knowledge gained about a mineral resource / property and the potential to economically extract the mineral resource. Projects typically increase in value as the knowledge about a mineral property increases as a result of increased confidence. The greatest increase in the value of a mineral property, subject to the granting of mining licences and permits, is from the discovery to the Feasibility Study stage if the project is determined to be economically viable. With this offering, Deloitte can compile or assist with the compilation of Feasibility Studies: Preliminary Economic Assessments: Deloitte can undertake a high level due diligence of the potential of the mineral property. Pre-Feasibility Studies: Deloitte can provide a comprehensive assessment of the most viable option for the mineral property. Feasibility Studies: Deloitte can produce a fully compliant study to bankable standards. Deloitte Feasibility Studies typically incorporate: Legal aspect and tenure Geology and mineral resources Mining and mineral reserves Mineral processing and metallurgical testing Tailings and waste disposal Human resources Safety and health Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Logistics Market study Operating Costs Analysis Capital Cost Analysis Economic Analysis Risk Assessment Valuation Scenario Planning.

Feasibility studies

The project value of a mineral property is a function of the knowledge gained about a mineral resource / property and the potential to economically extract the mineral resource. Projects typically increase in value as the knowledge about a mineral property increases as a result of increased confidence. The greatest increase in the value of a mineral property, subject to the granting of mining licences and permits, is from the discovery to the Feasibility Study stage if the project is determined to be economically viable.

With this offering, Deloitte can compile or assist with the compilation of Feasibility Studies:

Preliminary Economic Assessments: Deloitte can undertake a high level due diligence of the potential of the mineral property.
Pre-Feasibility Studies: Deloitte can provide a comprehensive assessment of the most viable option for the mineral property.
Feasibility Studies: Deloitte can produce a fully compliant study to bankable standards.

Deloitte Feasibility Studies typically incorporate:

Legal aspect and tenure
Geology and mineral resources
Mining and mineral reserves
Mineral processing and metallurgical testing
Tailings and waste disposal
Human resources
Safety and health
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Logistics
Market study
Operating Costs Analysis
Capital Cost Analysis
Economic Analysis
Risk Assessment
Valuation
Scenario Planning.

Compliance
The report will comply with an internationally recognised reporting code and declaration for Mineral Resources and Ore (Mineral) Reserves. Deloitte, depending on the jurisdiction and reporting code adopted by the mining asset, will undertake the feasibility study according to the relevant code. Compliance with mineral valuation codes will also be assessed if required.

The Deloitte Solution
In addition to the work undertaken to determine mineral resources, there are significant mineral processing, infrastructure, electrical power, environmental, social, market, taxation and other factors that need to be considered before determining the economic viability of a project. Deloitte is uniquely positioned to provide the necessary professionals to undertake most aspects of the study or partner with relevant professionals in areas where it does not have expertise.

The Deloitte Solution

In addition to the work undertaken to determine mineral resources, there are significant mineral processing, infrastructure, electrical power, environmental, social, market, taxation and other factors that need to be considered before determining the economic viability of a project.

Deloitte is uniquely positioned to provide the necessary professionals to undertake most aspects of the study or partner with relevant professionals in areas where it does not have expertise.

Key Contact

Ebrahim Takolia
Consulting
Tel:- +27 (0)11 209 6493
Email:- etakolia@deloitte.co.za

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