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Project evaluations of mineral deposits are necessary for mineral rights, owners and investors
alike. A feasibility study provides a definitive technical, environmental and commercial base and
is the key element leading to a decision to invest or not to invest. For example, the study may be
used to justify further exploration and development expenditure or to provide a basis for a major
underwriting to raise the required capital.
There are three distinct phases in the development of a project and the type of study will differ
depending on the quality of information available or the level of decision to be made. This paper
looks at these three phases in the development of a mineral project and the type of study required;
namely, a scoping study, prefeasibility, and a full feasibility study.
Keywords: scoping studies, feasibility studies, mining projects.