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Associate Certificate
Business Optimisation for Mining
Intake commences 16 June 2025
20 PD hours
100% online
AusIMM courses rated 4.9/5 (4.5k+ reviews)
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Course Overview
- Learn to maximise the value of your mining project and de-risk your mining projects.
- Identify strategies for success when facing commodity price shifts, exploration upside, squeezed margins and a myriad of other market and operational factors.
- Gain actionable insights into developing an optimised strategy.
Who is this for?
This course is best suited for mining professionals who want to better understand strategy optimisation and the key value drivers of mining projects.
- Mining Executives
- Senior Managers
- Technical Personnel
 Duration |
 Delivery |
 Course Type |
 Next intake |
 PD Hours |
 Language |
20 hours
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100% online |
Associate Certificate |
16 June 2025 |
Up to 20 |
English |
Course Modules
Module 1
Business Optimisation
- Describe an overview of project evaluation, the feasibility study process and key project measures
- Recognise that a comprehensive feasibility study is essential for developing a robust business strategy
- Estimate cut-off grades and their impact on other strategic parameters
- Recognise that a comprehensive strategy optimisation process delivers better project outcomes
- Identify the impact of risk appetite on strategic decision making
Module 2
Performance Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting
- Describe how good mine planning practices are essential to achieving business goals
- Apply lagging and leading key performance indicators
- Map mining processes
- Recognise how data science can be used to measure performance
Module 3
Technology and Innovation
- Describe the role technology and innovation has played in the mining industry
- Discuss significant new and emerging technologies and innovations, and their likely impact on mine performance
- Describe some failed interventions, and practical measures that could have avoided them
Module 4
Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement
- Plan and execute an effective benchmarking program
- Recognise the differences between the various business improvement methods and their strengths and limitations
- Prepare an implementation plan to achieve the desired continuous improvement outcomes
- Describe the major components of establishing a continuous improvement program
Course Pricing
Member Price
A$1,491
Price is inclusive of 10% GST
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
Associate membership and enrolment bundle
A$1,747
Price is inclusive of 10% GST. Discounted price will be reflected in your cart.
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
Non-member
A$1,940
Price is inclusive of 10% GST
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
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Business Optimisation for Mining
Learning Objectives
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Describe the steps required to undertake a robust business optimization process to identify the right strategy that delivers the business goals.
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Identify the impacts of cut-off grade selection on business strategy, value and risk.
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Explore the mining process and how monitoring the right key performance measures can balance the achievement of long-term strategic goals with short-term business targets.
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Recognise the impact recent technological advancements and innovations have had on mine performance and their future potential.
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Develop an effective benchmarking programme to identify improvement opportunities.
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Discuss how to undertake improvement initiatives planning to realize the impacts of continuous improvement.
Course Structure
The five-week course is a collaborative, hands-on online learning experience, taking learners approximately 20 hours to complete.
Course content includes:
- Live virtual classrooms (with replay available)
- Additional resources and readings (case studies, videos, articles)
- Workplace activities and peer discussions
- Group discussion forums
- Learning activities in the form of short test questions
Course Schedule
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Virtual classrooms |
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Course commences: 16 June 2025 Course closes: 20 July 2025 |
Module 1: Thursday 19 June, 12.00–12.45 AEST Module 4: Thursday 10 July, 12.00–12.45 AEST |
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Note: The virtual classrooms listed above are the only scheduled activities for this course but they are not the only activities. All other course work (eg videos, readings, knowledge checks, etc) can be completed at your own pace on the learning platform within the course duration. All activities must be completed before the course close date. The virtual classrooms will be recorded and made available within 24 hours for those participants unable to attend the scheduled sessions. |
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Course Facilitators
All programs have been developed in consultation with leading organisations in the mining industry, subject matter experts and community leaders to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and develop relevant skills to accelerate your career.
Andrew Hall
MAusIMM(CP)
Director/Chief Executive Officer, AMC Consultants
Andrew Hall is a mining engineer and consultant with more than 28 years’ experience in feasibility studies, due diligence, project evaluation, strategy optimisation, and operational improvement, spanning a wide range of mining and ore processing methods, and materials’ handling systems world-wide.
His specialities include: open pit mine planning, underground mine planning, feasibility studies, due diligence, project management, cost estimation, benchmarking, business improvement and transformation, project evaluation, and public reporting.
Andrew holds a Masters in Mineral Economics and a Diploma in Project Management. He is a Fellow and Chartered Professional (Mining) of the AusIMM, and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew is also a current member of the JORC Committee.
His specialities include: open pit mine planning, underground mine planning, feasibility studies, due diligence, project management, cost estimation, benchmarking, business improvement and transformation, project evaluation, and public reporting.
Andrew holds a Masters in Mineral Economics and a Diploma in Project Management. He is a Fellow and Chartered Professional (Mining) of the AusIMM, and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew is also a current member of the JORC Committee.
Derek du Preez
Executive Lead - Advisory, AMC Consultants
Derek is an accomplished underground and open-pit mine operations management and development specialist with 29 years of experience in mining operations spanning the Americas, Australasia and Africa.
Prior to rejoining AMC in April 2023, Derek was a Senior Associate Director with Deloitte Consulting (Pty) Ltd in the Operations Transformations service area and recognised as a subject matter expert and thought leader in digital transformation in the mining and metals sector.
Derek was a member of Trevali Mining Corporation’s Group Leadership Team and acted as key technical resource to the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Management team. He was accountable for the safe and profitable operation of all mining, processing, port, haulage, and other general services activities. He was also responsible for leading and managing the technical portfolio in Trevali.
Before joining Trevali in July 2019, Derek was the Director, Digital Transformation with Vale Canada where he defined the future vision for digital transformation, developed a roadmap to maximize business value, and coordinated and delivered the digital transformation program across the base metals business.
Prior to rejoining AMC in April 2023, Derek was a Senior Associate Director with Deloitte Consulting (Pty) Ltd in the Operations Transformations service area and recognised as a subject matter expert and thought leader in digital transformation in the mining and metals sector.
Derek was a member of Trevali Mining Corporation’s Group Leadership Team and acted as key technical resource to the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Management team. He was accountable for the safe and profitable operation of all mining, processing, port, haulage, and other general services activities. He was also responsible for leading and managing the technical portfolio in Trevali.
Before joining Trevali in July 2019, Derek was the Director, Digital Transformation with Vale Canada where he defined the future vision for digital transformation, developed a roadmap to maximize business value, and coordinated and delivered the digital transformation program across the base metals business.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course. Please note that some course videos are hosted on Vimeo. Participants in regions where Vimeo is blocked may need to use a VPN to access these materials.
How long will the course take?
The full course is estimated to take about 20 hours of learning. Participants will have access to the course platform for five weeks to complete all modules.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two intakes each year.
Do I have to attend the live sessions?
No, all virtual classrooms are recorded and made available on the learning platform for participants who are unable to attend the live session.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
At the moment, no, but we will be looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.
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