Mining & Critical Minerals Project Finance Modeling
Course Content
Learn how to develop a financial model for a copper project with a typical mine plan including ore mined, waste mined, input grades, high- and low-grade stockpiling, and processing recoveries. Understand the key drivers of mining, processing, and transport costs. Understand how financiers and investors assess mining deals, including mining specific debt metrics such as the Reserve Tail Ratio (RTR) and the Reserve Life Coverage Ratio (RLCR).
This industry course builds on your project finance modeling skills developed in our project finance modeling courses. It focuses on the operational aspects and adjustments common in debt structures for mining projects. Buy this course as a bundle with our project finance modeling course for the ultimate mining project finance modeling experience.
Course Schedule and Pricing
Project Finance & Mining & Critical Minerals Modeling Online Bundle
Mining & Critical Minerals Project Finance Modeling Online
Mining & Critical Minerals Project Finance Modeling In-House
Delivery Options
Course Formats & Delivery Options
Self Paced Training
Advance your skills with training designed to fit around your busy schedule. Study anytime, anywhere. Choose from individual courses tailored to specific topics or maximize value with bundled learning pathways.
Learn anywhere, anytime - with 12 months access
Videos explaining key concepts and excel based demo tutorials
A complete line-by-line walk-through of each line of the calculations in the full model.
Excel based demo tutorials. excel reinforcing key modeling techniques
Course completion certificate
Subscription can be extended annually post the initial 12 month access
Access to Pivotal180 Communities & discussion board, where you can post any questions
Public Training
Public training is as close as you get to the experience of an in-person class. Join a small cohort via live stream with direct instructor access. Full syllabus in a structured format with homework and Q&A.
Live online classes led by expert instructors
Interactive sessions with live Q&A support
One-on-one access to instructors with personalized feedback as you complete tasks
3-hour live sessions over several weeks (varies by course)
Small class (max ~12 participants)
Class recordings and 12-month access
Course completion certificate
Peer networking - connect with global finance professionals
Customized Training
Our In-House Customized Training is tailored to your team, deals, and objectives. It combines practical financial modelling with real deal examples and transaction context. Designed for corporates, banks, and investors, it builds a consistent methodology aligned with your risk and structuring approach.
Fully tailored to your team and deal types
Built around your real transactions and models
Align training with your internal methodology
Incorporate transaction documents and tax regimes
Delivered in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats
Confidential environment for discussing live deals
Cost-effective training for teams of 8+ staff
Includes access to supporting online courses & completion certificate
Course Syllabus
| SECTION | OVERVIEW |
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Pre-course material |
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Mining Introduction and Project Phases introduction |
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Physical Operations |
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Revenue |
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Operating Costs |
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Unlevered returns and debt |
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Who should attend this course?
Due to the large volume of content available, the course is suitable for all-levels – there is something for everyone.
The course is designed for analysts, associates & vice presidents at banks, funds, investors, developers, and operating entities looking to standardize approaches to modeling or solve new problems
Senior participants considering a career change or seeking to sharpen their skill sets will also benefit, as will students preparing to enter the project finance sector or starting new roles.
No matter your level of experience, this course equips you with essential knowledge to excel in project finance.
Why Pivotal180
Pivotal180 stands out in the field of financial modeling education due to our unwavering commitment to teaching. We are not an advisory firm with training as a side business—our exclusive focus is on building institutional and human capacity. Our courses are led by senior practitioners who bring years of real transactional experience to the table. We don’t rely on theoretical knowledge or secondhand expertise; our trainers have been directly involved in infrastructure, debt service coverage ratio, and equity financing projects across industries.
We have trained leading advisors, developers, lenders, and funds globally, tailoring courses to meet unique organizational needs. Our approach combines instructor-led and online components, offering 12 months of access to our course materials, including step-by-step model walk-throughs, lecture slides, downloadable spreadsheets, and access to discussion forums for ongoing support. This blended solution ensures that your learning extends well beyond the classroom, empowering you to apply your skills effectively.
Discounts and Cancellations
Cancellation Policy for Public Courses
- 4+ weeks before the course: Full refund*
- 1–4 weeks before the course: 50% refund
- Less than 1 week before the course: No refund
*Refunds are less any merchant fees incurred on payment.
Discounts
Discounts are applied to the full course price and include:
- Students: 40% discount on all available courses
- Not-for-profit and government employees: 25% discount on all available courses
- Multiple purchase discount: 15% for bookings of three or more participants and/or courses
- Early bird discount: 10% for interactive public sessions booked eight weeks in advance
*Please note that discounts are not applicable to bundles.
What's Included + Equipment & Prerequisites
Inclusions
- Course Completion Certificate: Showcase your expertise in project finance modeling.
- 12-Month Online Access: Access comprehensive course materials, including lecture videos, transcriptions, and interactive resources.
- Access to Discussion Forums: Connect with instructors and peers to resolve questions and share insights.
- Subscription Renewal: Extend your access annually for $100 per year after the first 12 months
- Alumni Forum:Â Access to the Pivotal180 communities.
Equipment & Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for the course other than a basic knowledge of, and access to Excel. During the course you will need a Computer/Laptop, power cord and having two monitors is preferrable.