Free professional development resources
Free professional development resources
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5 JORC Code compliance issues (checklist)
Any person responsible for, or contributing to, a Public Report about minerals Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves needs to have detailed, personal knowledge of the JORC Code and its requirements.
Don't risk making mistakes in your Public Report - get the checklist of issues to avoid.
Turning tailings into opportunities: real-world case studies
Explore inspiring real-world examples from Australia, Chile, and South Africa, where innovative approaches have been taken to rehabilitate and repurpose tailings sites. Learn how these projects turned environmental challenges into opportunities for renewable energy production, wildlife habitat restoration, and community engagement.
Cost estimation sample spreadsheet
Access this free sample spreadsheet (example only) estimating the production/development labour cost per tonne for a 500,000 tpa underground mine, as it might appear in a scoping or prefeasibility study, created by Cost Estimation for the Resources Sector course facilitator, Peter McCarthy.
How to optimise instrument location and installation for better data collection in metal accounting
Gain valuable insights into enhancing data collection accuracy in metal accounting processes with this free resource, based on material from the AusIMM Metal Accounting Professional Certificate.
8 mistakes to avoid for JORC Code compliance
In a Public Report on Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, entities can face serious legal consequences if their representations are deemed to be misleading.
In this checklist, 8 misleading terms that sometimes appear in Public Reports.
Actionable tips to improve your metal accounting check in & check out system
Discover essential insights on optimising instrument location, mitigating interference, prioritising maintenance, and anticipating flow rate variations for precise metallurgical accounting. Revolutionise your data collection for enhanced efficiency and reliability in your mining operations.
4 ways to establish credibility with external stakeholders
Building trusted relationships with external stakeholders is critical for every mining project.
Examine the steps that industry and external parties must take to ensure that ‘independent’ assessment review and certification processes have credibility.
Download this free checklist of four ways to establish credibility and rapport.
Top 5 Challenges in Integrated Mine Closure (and Solutions)
We explore the complexities of long-term cost estimation, stakeholder engagement, and the sustainable transition of communities, providing actionable strategies to conquer these hurdles successfully.
Dive into this invaluable resource to gain insights and strategies that will empower you to tackle the top challenges in integrated mine closure with confidence and expertise.
Your quick reference tool for mine closure preparation
Welcome to your go-to resource for a concise overview of key technical considerations within Integrated Mine Closure (IMC).
This quick-reference tool considers some of the objectives highlighted in module 5 in IMC, which is a component of the overall Integrated Mine Closure process covered in the Professional Certificate curriculum.
Mini quiz – How well do you put inclusivity into practice?
This free self-reflection tool helps you become more inclusive in your thinking and behaviour. Based on the work of diversity & inclusion expert Giulia Savio.
ESG Gap Analysis Template
With this template you'll discover your current preparedness on an ESG-related matter compared with the desired state, the dimensions that require addressing, and the steps you might take to close the gap.
This resource is based on material from the ESG & Social Responsibility Professional Certificate.
Plantilla de análisis de brecha ESG
Basado en el material del Certificado Profesional de ESG & Responsabilidad Social
Coaching for accountability: Conversation guide
A conversation guide to support you in addressing accountability gaps with step by step instruction and sentence starters. Based on the work of Melanie McCarthy, facilitator of the Leadership for Managers in Mining Associate Certificate.
Key Aspects of Tailings Facility Stability & Erosion Control
This free checklist, Key Aspects of Tailings Facility Stability & Erosion Control, serves as a practical guide for managing and maintaining secure tailings storage facilities. Based on material from the AusIMM Tailings Management Professional Certificate.
Lista de verificación: aspectos claves de la estabilidad y el control de la erosión de las instalaciones de relaves
Antes de tomar decisiones críticas, utiliza este checklist práctico con los aspectos clave de la estabilidad y el control de la erosión en instalaciones de relaves.
Un recurso diseñado para ayudarte a identificar brechas técnicas y fortalecer tu criterio desde hoy.
How to use financial reporting to improve operational performance
Financial reporting is a powerful tool for driving operational excellence and future-proofing organisations. In this guide, we'll explore insights shared by Rod Smith, Director & Principal at Beresford Advisory, with over 40 years of experience, on leveraging financial reporting for enhanced decision-making and resilience in the face of downturn.
5 tips from a project financing expert
This guide is based on an interview with Chris Groves, which forms part of Module 1 of the VALMIN Code Reporting Associate Certificate. Chris provides a breakdown of the process he would follow when assessing technical assessments and due diligence reports.
Guide to cut off analysis
Cut-off grade is a fundamental concept applicable across the mining industry, which influences everything from in-situ Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, through to the financial returns and ESG impacts of mining.
Dive into the Study Processes matrix
The Study Processes Matrix serves as a comprehensive framework for the evaluation and progression of mining projects through various stages of development. Each row delineates the key facets of project advancement, ranging from the initial scene setting and property claims to the intricate details of economic evaluations.
8 Questions every mine site should ask before implementing BEVs
Implementing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in mining operations is an important step toward decarbonisation, improving worker safety, and reducing operational costs. However, without the right preparation and cross-functional planning, outcomes can fall short of expectations. This guide outlines 8 essential questions mining professionals should ask before initiating a BEV program, helping teams prepare thoroughly and set up for success.
Diversity & inclusion events calendar template
Improve your staff engagement with this events calendar template, designed to: Celebrate differences and common interests, help staff gain new perspectives and appreciation for other cultures, give all team members a sense of belonging.
Diversity & Inclusion Advanced Masterclass
Designed for People & Culture professionals, leaders and graduating students of the Diversity & Inclusion Foundations Masterclass, this course provides the tools and knowledge to become more confident in addressing and overcoming the challenges common to the modern workplace. Join like-minded learners to further develop your competency, confidence, and capability to drive change.
10 questions every mining site should ask (Mine Water Management Checklist)
This Mine Water Management checklist is designed to help you quickly assess the water related risks and opportunities on your site. It draws on the key principles of integrated mine water management from understanding sources and quality to pretreatment, treatment, and residual handling. Use it to start conversations, assess performance, and drive improvement.
5 Costly Mine Ventilation Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
This guide distills the most costly and preventable mistakes identified across decades of ventilation surveys, system designs, and incident analyses so that you and your team can recognise and avoid them. If any of the mistakes in this guide are present in your operation or in the operations you advise, the most powerful step you can take is to build a deeper, more practical foundation in mine ventilation.
5 reasons mining professionals fail in leadership roles
This free guide includes a concise breakdown of the most common leadership pitfalls in mining and practical ways mining professionals and organisations can overcome them.
7 practical skills every new engineer must master
This free guide outlines 7 practical skills new engineers must master to work safely, communicate effectively and contribute sooner on site.
7 Habilidades prácticas que todo nuevo ingeniero debe dominar
Esta guía gratuita describe 7 habilidades prácticas que los nuevos ingenieros deben dominar para trabajar de forma segura, comunicarse eficazmente y contribuir más rápidamente en la obra.
4 principles of effective mining report writing
This resource is based on material from the Report Writing for Mining Associate Certificate.
This guide will take you through 4 principles of effective writing to ensure you can deliver clear, accurate and persuasive mining reports, so you are best placed to make informed business decisions, secure approvals, funding and stakeholder buy-in.
5 Common English Mistakes in Mining Reports (and how to fix them)
This executive guide highlights five common English mistakes found in mining reports and shows simple, practical fixes using real mining style examples. Small improvements in language can significantly increase the clarity, credibility, and impact of your reports. Use this guide as a quick reference to sharpen your professional writing and communicate with confidence.