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Introduction to Australian Gold Industry

A company whose principal activities consist of exploration for mineral, oil or gas may not progress to the next stage of development or to a stage where it is able to generate revenue. Other industry specific risks must also be considered.

Introduction to the Australian Gold Industry (20 march 2015)
This seminar will provide a high level view on the Australian gold industry. Gold prices have stabilised, and with the weakening Australian dollar, what are the risks and opportunities? Learn about:
• Australia gold exploration and production industry overview
• Cost considerations of Australian gold companies (style, geology, method)
• Types of companies (Senior, Mid- and Juniors)
• Cost Metrics: Cash Cost vs All In Sustaining Cost
• Impact of forex on profitability

Speaker
Alan Hawkins
Principal Consultant, Ravensgate
Alan is a geologist with over 18 years’ experience in mineral exploration, resource development and the management of exploration programs. He has worked in a variety of geological environments in Australia and Indonesia, primarily in gold and copper. Previously he was at Newmont Mining Corporation as a Principal Geologist in their exploration, corporate and business development divisions, providing technical support, due diligence and rapid first-filter geological and economic analysis to M&A teams in the Asia Pacific region.
He is a Registered Professional Geoscientist with the AIG and holds the relevant qualifications required by JORC and VALMIN Codes in to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code. He is a Qualified Person under the rules and requirements of the Canadian Reporting Instrument NI43-101.