If you’re contributing to valuation reports, you need to be fully across the VALMIN Code | Mark Berry | AusIMM

In mining, the integrity of public reporting depends not just on what is disclosed, but how it is constructed, interpreted, and communicated. Technical assessment and valuation reports are not internal documents. They inform markets, guide investment decisions, and shape how assets are understood externally. Underpinning all of this is the VALMIN Code.

For Mark Berry, revisiting the VALMIN Code Reporting Associate Certificate was not about learning something new, it was about ensuring alignment with the level of rigour expected in today’s reporting environment.

Where VALMIN stands apart

VALMIN is not just a framework, but a formal code that sets out principles, minimum requirements, and recommendations for public reporting of technical assessments and valuations. In practice, that means:

• Every assumption must be justifiable
• Every valuation approach must be defensible
• Every report must withstand scrutiny from regulators, investors, and peers

This level of accountability goes beyond familiarity. It requires precision, consistency, and sound professional judgement.

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Learning from those applying the Code in practice

For Mark, the strength of the course was in its delivery.

This is not theoretical learning. The course is delivered by industry practitioners; individuals who prepare, review, and challenge VALMIN-aligned reports in real-world settings. Through this, participants gain insight into:

• How VALMIN principles are interpreted in practice
• Where judgement calls are made and challenged
• How reporting decisions stand up to regulatory scrutiny

More than a refresher

While often described as a refresher, the deeper value of the course lies in what it recalibrates. Being across the Code is not about recall, it’s about:

• Understanding where interpretation matters
• Recognising where risk sits in reporting decisions
• Applying structured thinking to technical assessments and valuations

The course reinforces VALMIN’s fundamental principles: materiality, transparency, and competence, and connects them directly to the process of preparing public-facing reports. It also addresses a common industry challenge. Applying valuation methods is one thing. Applying them within VALMIN-compliant reporting requirements is another.

Why VALMIN matters in external reporting

This is the defining point. VALMIN does not govern internal models in isolation. It governs reporting that:

• Supports capital raising and investment decisions
• Informs asset transactions and strategic outcomes
• Shapes how projects are understood by stakeholders

These reports are relied upon by audiences with varying levels of technical expertise. That makes clarity, consistency, and transparency critical. The course focuses on this intersection:

• Structuring technical assessment reports
• Applying valuation methodologies within VALMIN expectations
• Avoiding common reporting pitfalls that can undermine credibility

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Relevant across roles and experience levels

One of the strongest takeaways from Mark’s experience is the breadth of relevance. VALMIN spans disciplines and responsibilities across the industry, including:

• Geologists and mining engineers involved in assessments
• Valuation professionals and financial analysts
• Consultants preparing independent reports
• Senior decision-makers reviewing and signing off on outcomes

Regardless of role, the expectation remains the same. Reports must be technically sound, clearly communicated, and fully compliant.

Structured learning, immediate application

Delivered over five weeks and fully online, the course is designed for professionals working in active project environments.

Participants gain:

• A structured understanding of VALMIN’s scope and application
• Practical tools for preparing technical and valuation reports
• Exposure to real-world case studies and reporting scenarios
• A recognised digital credential and CPD hours

More importantly, the learning is immediately transferable, supporting stronger reporting outcomes in current roles.

Strengthening capability where it matters most

For Mark, the value of the course comes down to confidence:

• Confidence in understanding the Code
• Confidence in applying it correctly
• Confidence that the work produced can stand up to scrutiny

In a sector where reporting is under increasing oversight, that confidence is more than valuable; it is essential.

Take the next step

If your role involves contributing to technical assessments, valuations, or public reports, aligning with the VALMIN Code is a critical investment in your professional capability.

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