Introduction to minerals reporting and classification of estimates An introduction to the history and development of the CRIRSCO-aligned international reporting codes and standards for public reporting (disclosure) on mineral projects, why they were needed, what they are, and what they do.  An overview of how Mineral Resources are classified, and what this classification means for […]

Competency: The role of Professional Organisations and the Competent Person What is competency and why is it necessary, and what is the relationship to professional organisations? Learning objectives: Learn what is meant by the term Competent Person (CP); The importance of competency in the context of the CRIRSCO reporting codes and standards; Understand the qualification […]

Public Reports: Properties, Process and Preparation An introduction to the different types of report that are prepared during the assessment of mineral asset, including, sources of information and intended audiences.  An explanation of what Public Reports are in the context of CRIRSCO-aligned reporting, what they are used for, what they contain, and what information should […]

Understanding Modifying Factors and Reasonable Prospects for Economic Extraction What are the Modifying Factors, why they are important, and how to use them to establish different levels of economic potential, with emphasis on defining “reasonable prospects for economic extraction” in the definition of Mineral Resource? Learning objectives: To understand what Modifying Factors are, and how […]

Consideration of ESG Aspects in Minerals Reporting An overview of why the assessment of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects has become a key concern, understanding what is meant by ESG in a minerals’ reporting context, how it is addressed in the PERC Reporting Standard, and a review of some relevant mining-related ESG standards. Learning […]

Non-Public Reporting, the UNFC and CRIRSCO Template to UNFC Bridging Document What the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) is, why it is important, how it differs from the CRIRSCO-type codes, how the two classification systems can be correlated with each other using the CRIRSCO Template to UNFC Bridging Document, and the application of […]

PERC Table 1 and the Mineral Project Evaluation Report Template An overview of the concept, historical development and current contents of Table 1 and an introduction and overview of the MPER template document designed to aid the compilation of Mineral Project data for all reporting purposes, and how it relates to a Competent Person’s Report. […]

The Assessment and Reporting of Risk and Uncertainty The importance of identifying risk and uncertainty in a Mineral Project, how they are defined, assessed and ranked, and how these should be addressed in public reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. Learning objectives: How Uncertainty leads to Risk, and the impact this has on expected […]