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A critical analysis of zinc mine projects
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Report summary
Growing zinc demand and the loss of mine production due to closures and attrition create a requirement for new mine production capability of 4Mt/a of paid zinc (5Mt/a of zinc in concentrate) to come on stream by 2025. Against the backdrop of a global economy rife with uncertainty, coupled with a low metal price environment, the cost competitiveness of projects is paramount in order to meet the medium term requirement for new mine development. We have analysed the characteristics of zinc mine projects, to observe how they compare to currently operating mines and if they will be economically viable at forecast metal prices.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
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Operating characteristics of projects
- Operating characteristics of underground zinc mines and projects, life of mine weighted average
- Operating characteristics of open pit zinc mines and projects, life of mine weighted average
- Conclusions
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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A critical analysis of zinc mine projects: Table 1A critical analysis of zinc mine projects: Table 22021 C1 cash cost curve – highlighting base case and probable projects
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Characteristics of base case zinc mine projects, life of mine averageCharacteristics of Probable zinc mine projects, life of mine averageCharacteristics of Possible zinc mine projects, life of mine averageCapital intensity of zinc mines and projectsCapital intensity of zinc mines and projects, life of mine weighted average by paid zinc equivalentProject incentive priceProject incentive zinc price – ranked on probable and possible projects
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