Introduction
Section 1: Geology, Reserves and Resources
Mineral Formation
Ore Types
Reporting Reserves and Resources
Mineral Exploration
Section 2: Mining and Metallurgy
The Mining & Metallurgy Process Flow Sheet
Mining Methods
Mineral Extraction Methods
Section 3: Understanding Costs
The Cost of Mining
Understanding the Cash Cost Jargon
Section 4: Mining and Its Global Reach
Mining – A Truly Global Industry
Royalties and Tax
The Changing Shape of Global Mining
Section 5: The LME & Commodity Markets
How The Metals Are Sold
Section 6: Metals and Their Uses
Metal Applications
Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
Nickel
Uranium
Molybdenum
Iron Ore and Steel
Coal
Gold
PGMs
Mineral Sands
Rare Earths
Section 7: Modeling Made Easy
Modeling Made Easy
Appendix 1: Glossary
Glossary