{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 138: From Scoping to Feasibility: How to nail cost estimation at every stage","description":"In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Hamish Guthrie (Managing Consultant \u2013 Mining) joins Dr Gregory Zhang (Senior Consultant \u2013 Geology) to explore the fundamentals of cost estimation across the mining study pipeline. Hamish shares practical insights from his more than 30 years in the industry, including the importance of understanding project scale and matching the level of effort to the study stage. If you\u2019re involved in study work, project evaluation, cost modelling or operational planning, this conversation will give you clear, practical guidance you can apply straight away. Key Timestamps 00:31 \u2013 What Is Cost Estimation? 00:56 \u2013 Cost Estimation Across Study Levels 01:10 \u2013 Data Sources for Cost Estimation 01:58 \u2013 Scoping Study Accuracy 02:32 \u2013 Pre-feasibility Study Accuracy 03:19 \u2013 Feasibility Study Expectations 04:23 \u2013 Basis of Estimate (BOE) 05:16 \u2013 Common Pitfalls 06:38 \u2013 Key Takeaway If you would like to contact Hamish and Greg: contact@snowdenoptiro.com \ud83c\udfa7 Listen on the go: Fresh Thinking is available on all major podcast platforms \u2013 subscribe to never miss an episode! \ud83d\udc4d Like, comment, and subscribe for more technical mining insights from our global consulting team. Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro is rapidly becoming the best mining podcast globally \u2013 you can find our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast platforms. Snowden Optiro Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting, and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors, and investors. We help mine developers advance their projects, mining companies improve their operations, and investors de-risk their investments by providing quality advice, training, and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral\/Ore Reserves. \ud83c\udf10 Explore more: https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/ ","author_name":"Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro","author_url":"https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38819140\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38819140"}