The success of a mining project depends on a solid technical feasibility study and a thorough financial evaluation. Industry data reveals a stark reality: over 70% of mining projects exceed initial budget estimates, while 50% face delays due to unexpected geological, regulatory, or financial challenges. Without a rigorous feasibility assessment, these risks can spiral into costly setbacks. By proactively identifying and mitigating potential obstacles, mining leaders can safeguard their projects against financial overruns and operational delays, ensuring long-term profitability and resilience.
This certified program is designed to equip mining leaders with the advanced expertise required to conduct comprehensive technical feasibility studies and financial evaluations. Participants will delve into core topics such as geological and engineering assessments, resource estimation methodologies, cost estimation methodologies, and risk quantification. With practical hands-on applications, this program will ensure that you gain proficiency in designing feasibility reports, modeling financial scenarios, and leveraging cutting-edge tools to optimize project outcomes. This comprehensive training will enable you to evaluate project viability, assess technical risks, and make informed investment decisions across various mining operations.
Throughout the program, you will also delve into key topics including feasibility study reporting, capital and operating cost estimation, economic feasibility, and financial modeling. You will learn how to conduct thorough technical and financial analyses, evaluate project risks and rewards, and create comprehensive project development plans. Additionally, you will gain the ability to identify and mitigate technical and operational risks, perform sensitivity analyses for financial optimization, and build and interpret financial models to assess project viability.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Certified Mining Project Feasibility and Financial
Evaluation Manager (CMPF™) designation. This distinguished certification validates your capability to lead complex mining projects, from initial feasibility studies through to successful implementation, offering a significant advantage in the competitive mining sector. Globally demanded and recognized, this industry-recognized certification also holds lifelong validity and will offer a testament to your expertise and commitment to excellence in the mining industry.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live program and comprehensive insights into mining project feasibility and financial evaluation, including geological assessments, mining methods, metallurgical testing, and infrastructure planning, to optimize project returns and mitigate risks.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certified Mining Project Feasibility and Financial Evaluation Manager (CMPF™) designation. This designation will elevate your professional profile demonstrating your expertise in evaluating and managing mining projects from a technical, financial, and operational perspective.
- Acquire practical skills in utilizing financial modeling tools and techniques to estimate capital and operating costs, evaluate project economics, and identify optimization opportunities to maximize project value.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Mining feasibility studies are inherently complex, requiring a thorough evaluation of technical, economic, and regulatory factors. These assessments encompass everything from geological analysis and infrastructure planning to environmental impact considerations and stakeholder approvals. Over the past decade, 80% of junior mining companies have lost investor funds, underscoring the critical need for robust feasibility studies. However, recent research indicates that when project feasibility studies are conducted rigorously, these studies can dramatically shift outcomes, leading to projects with returns as high as 58%.
This certified program will equip you with the expertise to evaluate, design, and manage mining projects from a feasibility and financial assessment perspective. You will gain a deep understanding of the technical, financial, operational, and environmental considerations that underpin successful mining project development. Throughout this program, you will delve into key areas including geological assessments, mining methods, metallurgical testing, infrastructure planning, and risk management. You will develop practical skills in conducting feasibility studies, evaluating project economics, and creating comprehensive project development plans. The program emphasizes critical aspects such as capital and operating cost estimation, financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis. You will explore the importance of integrating technical and financial considerations, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Additionally, this program ensures you are well-versed in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, managing regulatory compliance, and mitigating risks effectively. You will have hands-on experience in geological assessments and mineral resource estimation, teaching you to interpret geological data and apply industry standards like JORC and NI 43-101. You will learn to select appropriate mining methods, design efficient process flows, and plan infrastructure and logistics to optimize operational efficiency. By the end of the program, you will be fully prepared to create comprehensive feasibility study reports aligned with stakeholder and investor expectations, making you an invaluable asset in the mining industry.
Upon successful completion of the program, Certified Mining Project Feasibility and Financial Evaluation Manager (CMPF™) designation, validating your expertise in comprehensive mining project assessment and financial evaluation, positioning you as a leader in the mining sector. Globally demanded and recognized, the certification holds lifelong validity and will underscore your expertise while elevating your professional standing in the critical field of mining project development.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Technical Feasibility
- Feasibility Studies Structures
- Mineral Resource Estimation
- Mining Method Selection
- Mining Design Considerations
- Process Design & Metallurgical Testing
- Infrastructure & Logistics Planning
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Capital & Operating Cost Estimation
- Financial Modelling
- NPV (Net Present Value)
- IRR (Internal Rate of Return)
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Technical Risk Identification
- Technical Risk Mitigation
- Operational Planning & Scalability
- Safety Protocol Design
- Community Engagement
- Social Impact Management
- Mining Project Evaluation
- Feasibility Study Reporting
- Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis
- Stress Tests
- Underground Mining Methods
- Evaluating Ore Characteristics
- Resource Classification Standards (JORC & NI 43-101)
- Life-of-Mine Planning
- Metallurgical Test Work
- Mine Safety Protocols
- Geological Data Interpretation
Your Faculty Director
Dr. Ali Soofastaei is a renowned expert in mining project feasibility and financial evaluation, with over 15 years of experience in driving digital transformation and AI-powered initiatives in the mining industry. As a seasoned professional with a PhD in Information Technology, Mechanical & Mining Engineering, Dr. Soofastaei has worked with top-tier mining corporations, including Newmont, Vale, and BHP, delivering multi-million-dollar projects that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
His expertise spans technical and financial evaluation, geological assessments, mining methods, metallurgical testing, and infrastructure planning. Dr. Soofastaei is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds certifications from Harvard and GAFM. With his unique blend of technical, financial, and leadership expertise, Dr. Soofastaei provides participants with actionable insights and strategic acumen necessary for effective mining project feasibility and financial evaluation.
Certified Mining Project Feasibility and Financial Evaluation Manager (CMPF™) Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Master Technical Feasibility Studies: Gain expertise in conducting geological and engineering assessments, resource estimation methodologies, and feasibility study reporting.
- Develop Robust Financial Evaluations: Learn to model financial scenarios, estimate capital and operating costs, and assess economic feasibility for mining projects.
- Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Acquire the skills to quantify, evaluate, and mitigate technical, financial, and operational risks.
- Optimize Project Development Plans: Learn to create detailed project development plans by integrating geological, engineering, and financial considerations.
- Enhance Financial Modeling Proficiency: Develop hands-on experience in building and interpreting financial models to assess project viability and investment potential.
- Apply Industry Standards in Resource Estimation: Understand and apply industry-recognized resource estimation standards such as JORC and NI 43-101.
- Leverage Cutting-Edge Tools for Optimization: Utilize advanced tools and methodologies to enhance decision-making and optimize mining project outcomes.
- Ensure Environmental and Social Compliance: Gain expertise in conducting environmental and social impact assessments to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
- Design Efficient Mining Processes: Learn to select suitable mining methods, develop process flows, and plan infrastructure for maximum operational efficiency.
- Prepare Comprehensive Feasibility Study Reports: Acquire the ability to compile and present feasibility study reports aligned with investor and stakeholder expectations.
Certified Mining Project Feasibility and Financial Evaluation Manager (CMPF™) Designation
Upon successfully attending this program, you will be awarded with the Certified Mining Project Feasibility and Financial Evaluation Manager (CMPF™) designation that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This certification is industry-recognized with lifelong validity.
Globally demanded and recognized, this certification distinguishes you as a skilled professional with the knowledge and skills to evaluate mining projects feasibility from a technical, financial, and operational perspective. Developed by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the content of this program has been independently accredited by CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards of continuing professional principles.
Pricing & Registration
Australia & APAC
Dates: 17 - 18 Sep 2025
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 11:00am - 6:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
9:00am - 4:30pm Singapore Time (SGT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 11 Jul 2025 | By 22 Aug 2025 | After 22 Aug 2025 | |
| Australia Delegates | AUD 2,595 | AUD 2,795 | AUD 2,895 |
| Singapore and Other Countries Delegates | SGD 2,595 | SGD 2,795 | SGD 2,895 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies). Note: GST is applicable to participants from Singapore registered companies.
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You can download our program brochure below. If you have any inquiries on this program, please contact our Program Advisor at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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