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Mine Economics

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Mine Economics, including mine valuation, cost analysis, and investment decisions.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: mining engineering mine economics valuation cost analysis investment decisions

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Which of the following is NOT a method of mine valuation?

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Payback Period

In a DCF analysis, what is the discount rate used to calculate the present value of future cash flows?

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Risk-Free Rate
Inflation Rate
Prime Rate

What is the difference between NPV and IRR?

NPV considers the time value of money, while IRR does not.
IRR considers the time value of money, while NPV does not.
Both NPV and IRR consider the time value of money.
Neither NPV nor IRR considers the time value of money.

Which of the following is NOT a fixed cost in mining?

Salaries and Wages
Equipment Depreciation
Royalties
Utilities

What is the break-even point for a mining operation?

The point at which total revenue equals total cost.
The point at which marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
The point at which average revenue equals average cost.
The point at which fixed costs equal variable costs.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the investment decision in a mining project?

Political Stability
Environmental Regulations
Commodity Prices
Technological Advancements

What is the purpose of a feasibility study in mine economics?

To assess the technical and economic viability of a mining project.
To determine the environmental impact of a mining project.
To obtain the necessary permits and approvals for a mining project.
To manage the risks associated with a mining project.

Which of the following is NOT a type of mining risk?

Geological Risk
Political Risk
Financial Risk
Operational Risk

What is the purpose of a sensitivity analysis in mine economics?

To assess the impact of changes in input parameters on the economic viability of a mining project.
To determine the break-even point for a mining project.
To calculate the NPV and IRR of a mining project.
To manage the risks associated with a mining project.

Which of the following is NOT a method of mine financing?

Equity Financing
Debt Financing
Project Finance
Government Grants

What is the purpose of a mining budget?

To estimate the total cost of a mining project.
To allocate funds to different aspects of a mining project.
To track the actual costs of a mining project.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a type of mining cost?

Capital Costs
Operating Costs
Exploration Costs
Environmental Costs

What is the purpose of a mine closure plan?

To outline the steps that will be taken to close a mine.
To estimate the cost of closing a mine.
To obtain the necessary permits and approvals for closing a mine.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a type of mining tax?

Royalty
Corporate Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax

What is the purpose of a mining lease?

To grant the right to explore for and extract minerals from a specific area.
To define the terms and conditions of the mining operation.
To protect the environment from the impacts of mining.
All of the above.

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