Strategic long term planning in mining

TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a methodology for the evaluation of the minimal reserve to be proved, based on mining and processing CAPEX and OPEX, which is applied to prove viable a real SSM unit in Ecuador.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an approach for modelling competitiveness of new surface coal mines based on cost estimation practices, which can result in poor decision-making that may lead to considerable financial losses through, e.g., overcapitalization of the project, adverse effects on the share price, lower than expected return on investment, non-delivery on project expectations, capital items purchased affecting outputs, and high operating costs delaying positive cash flow.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the degree of control exercised by the parent company over a subsidiary in cultural and organisational dimensions, and found that the shareholders were unable to integrate the subsidiary's organisational and local culture, which generated dynamic tension with the expatriate.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluate, through NPV comparisons, different constrained scenarios, under geological uncertainty, determining the possibility of moving the constraints from their current position and/or defining priorities measuring the impact that each of them represents on the project's profitability.

TL;DR: Porter as mentioned in this paper presents a comprehensive structural framework and analytical techniques to help a firm to analyze its industry and evolution, understand its competitors and its own position, and translate this understanding into a competitive strategy to allow the firm to compete more effectively to strengthen its market position.

TL;DR: Porter's concept of the value chain disaggregates a company into "activities", or the discrete functions or processes that represent the elemental building blocks of competitive advantage as mentioned in this paper, has become an essential part of international business thinking, taking strategy from broad vision to an internally consistent configuration of activities.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a comprehensive and structured approach for strategy formulation by inviting readers to look into the profound impact of environmental forces in general, and of competitors in particular, on the success of businesses.