Held immediately after the Minex Forum on 3 October, the Master classes offer managers of the Russian and CIS mining companies an in-depth introduction into Best Mining and Finance Management practices  pioneered and implemented by the market leaders.

The technical master class course has been designed specifically to suit those working in exploration and mine development. It integrates the organisation and management of activities required to progress an exploration programme through to a feasibility study.

For more information, please visit: http://2008.minexforum.com/en/master/technical/

Master class for mining engineers and prospectors:

• Valuing early to mid stage exploration projects.
• Reserve and resource estimation in Russia using computer modelling. GKZ requirements.

The mining finance master class has been designed specifically to suit those working in exploration and mine development finance. The course looks at the practical aspects of approaching the right potential partners, with a well-presented proposal so that the financing process is efficient and achieves the optimum result. The course aims to:

• Develop your knowledge on the current sources of mining finance.
• Appreciate what assets are bankable and what is not.
• Understand a bank’s analysis process: key risks and mitigants.
• Hear about the latest developments and products in mining finance.
• Learn how to best pitch your deal - how to win bank support and how to optimise your borrowing structure and terms.

For more information, please visit: http://2008.minexforum.com/en/master/financial/

Master class for financial managers and economists:

• Financial modelling of mining projects

Master class for financial managers:

• The capital allocation process for mining company

Master class for auditors and financial managers:

• Managing capital structure. IFRS requirements