Description
Introduction
This course introduces the fundamentals of exploration project management and risk assessment in mining. Participants will learn essential project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk identification techniques in phosphate, gold, and bauxite exploration projects. The course covers basic risk assessment tools and decision-making strategies to enhance exploration efficiency and reduce operational uncertainties.
Date
Day | Time | Price | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
Mon – Wed | 8:00 – 10:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Tue – Thu | 18:00 – 19:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Wed – Fri | 20:00 – 21:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Sat – Sun | 18:00 – 19:00 20:00 – 21:00 | $8/hrs | Turkey |
This Training Course Will Highlight
- Fundamentals of project management in mineral exploration.
- Stages of an exploration project – from prospecting to feasibility.
- Basic principles of risk management in exploration operations.
- Cost estimation and financial planning for exploration projects.
- Introduction to regulatory and environmental risks in exploration.
Objectives
- Understand the project lifecycle in mineral exploration.
- Learn basic project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Identify common risks in exploration projects and ways to mitigate them.
- Develop an understanding of technical, financial, and environmental risks.
- Recognize the importance of stakeholder communication and reporting.
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led sessions on exploration project management.
- Hands-on project planning and budgeting exercises.
- Interactive risk assessment simulations.
- Case studies from real-world exploration projects.
- Group discussions on exploration project challenges.
- Case Study: Budgeting and scheduling for a phosphate exploration project.
Organizational Impact
- Improves exploration project efficiency and cost control.
- Reduces uncertainties and risks in early-stage exploration.
- Strengthens exploration teams’ ability to plan and execute projects.
- Supports better decision-making and resource allocation.
- Enhances compliance with exploration regulations and environmental standards.
Personal Impact
- Develops fundamental skills in project management for mineral exploration.
- Improves understanding of risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Strengthens technical and financial planning abilities in exploration projects.
- Expands career opportunities in mineral exploration and mining project management.
- Builds confidence in handling exploration project challenges.
Who Should Attend?
- Entry-level geologists and exploration managers.
- Junior project coordinators in mining companies.
- Mine planners and financial analysts in exploration firms.
- Government and regulatory officials overseeing exploration permits.
- Undergraduate geology and mining students.
- Environmental specialists working on exploration impact assessments.
- Professionals transitioning into exploration project management.
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to Exploration Project Management- What is exploration project management and why is it important?
- Exploration project lifecycle – from early-stage prospecting to feasibility.
- Project planning essentials – defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Introduction to exploration project scheduling techniques.
- Key stakeholders in mineral exploration projects.
- Planning an exploration project for a gold deposit.
Day 2
Budgeting, Cost Estimation, and Financial Planning- Cost components in an exploration project – drilling, geophysics, and logistics.
- Exploration project cost estimation methods.
- Budgeting techniques and financial forecasting in exploration.
- Funding sources for mineral exploration projects.
- Tracking costs and optimizing resource allocation.
- Budgeting an exploration drilling campaign for a bauxite deposit.
Day 3
Introduction to Risk Assessment in Exploration Projects- Understanding risk and uncertainty in mineral exploration.
- Types of risks in exploration – technical, operational, financial, and environmental.
- Basic risk assessment frameworks – qualitative vs. quantitative analysis.
- Introduction to risk matrices and probability-impact models.
- Case studies on risk failures in exploration projects.
- Identifying risks in a phosphate exploration project.
Day 4
Risk Mitigation Strategies and Decision-Making in Exploration- Risk mitigation planning and proactive decision-making.
- Best practices in exploration project safety and environmental compliance.
- Crisis management and emergency response in remote exploration sites.
- Tools and techniques for monitoring exploration risks.
- Legal and regulatory considerations in risk management.
- Risk mitigation strategies in gold exploration.
Day 5
Exploration Project Reporting and Stakeholder Communication- Best practices for reporting exploration project progress.
- Compliance with international reporting codes (JORC, NI 43-101).
- Engaging stakeholders – investors, communities, and regulators.
- Risk communication strategies for exploration teams.
Cancellation policy
no refund is accepted
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