In today's competitive mining industry, sound financial modeling is the cornerstone of successful project development and investment decisions. We're excited to announce an upcoming professional training course that addresses this critical need.

A Specialized Collaborative Training

Tanzania Integrated Engineering Solution (TIES) Company Limited has partnered with Paulsam Geo-Engineering Company Limited to bring you a comprehensive 4-day training course on Financial Modeling for Mining Projects. This collaboration combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver high-quality instruction in mineral project evaluation.

The course will run from August 11-14, 2025, at the Rafiki Dodoma Hotel in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Why This Course Matters

Mining projects require significant capital investment and face unique challenges including market volatility, regulatory requirements, and technical uncertainties. Proper financial modeling allows stakeholders to:

• Make informed investment decisions
• Evaluate project viability
• Optimize resource allocation
• Manage risks effectively
• Communicate project value to stakeholders

World-Class Facilitators

The course features an impressive lineup of experts:

• Dr. Alphonce Wikedzi - A senior lecturer in metallurgy and mineral processing engineering at the University of Dar es Salaam with over 19 years of experience in mining projects
• Eng. Dr. Samuel G. Mafwenga - Former Director General of the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) and a distinguished mining expert
• Dr. Cosmas Masanja - Project costing and financing expert with specialized training from UNCTAD Mineral Commodity Unit in Geneva
• Dr. Deogratius Mahangila - Taxation and accounting expert with extensive experience in extractive industry tax policy

Comprehensive Course Content

The curriculum has been carefully structured over four days:

Day 1: Introduction

• Feasibility studies of mine projects
• Mine life cycle analysis
• Production planning and scheduling
• Cut-off grade determination
• Mineral recoveries and dilution

Day 2: Economic and Commercial Information

• Capital and operating costs estimation
• Mine cost modeling
• Project financing options
• Taxation, royalties, and deductions
• Equipment replacement analysis
• Price and exchange rate forecasting

Day 3: Capital Budgeting Techniques

• Time value of money concepts
• NPV and IRR analysis
• Sensitivity analysis
• Discounted cashflow modeling
• Case studies of real mining projects

Day 4: Practical Exercises

• Hands-on financial model development using Excel
• Real-world applications and problem-solving

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Mining project evaluation teams
• Government officials involved with mineral project appraisals
• Potential investors in mineral projects
• Consultants working with mineral projects or operating mines
• Fund managers providing loans to mineral-based projects

What You'll Need

Participants should bring:

• A laptop with Microsoft Excel installed Basic knowledge of Excel functionalities

Registration Details

The registration fee is TSh. 2,000,000 per participant, covering all course materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. A 5% discount is available for groups of five or more from the same organization.

To register, please visit https://ties.co.tz/courseRegistration/:

Contact Us:

Email: info@ties.co.tz or tiesdar2019@gmail.com

Mobile: +255 744 206 380

Upon completion, participants will receive soft copy notes, presentations, a course certificate, and PDU points from ERB (for engineers).

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your financial modeling skills for mining projects. Secure your spot today!

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