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Iran Considers African Bauxite Deposits for Alumina Industry
Overview Based in Iran, our client had invested in a bauxite deposit in Africa. The client had proposed developing an alumina refinery and aluminium deposit in Iran. The report constituted a review of the company’s previous feasibility study and set out to determine whether there may be alternative sources of bauxite available to our client […]
Valuation of Iron Ore Investment
Overview Our client invested in an iron ore mine in Sierra Leone in return for a 2% royalty payment. As a listed investment holdings company, the client needs to provide an annual independent valuation to the stock market. Methodology Each year, Core Consultants develops a Net Present Value (NPV) model of the mine. In order […]
Market Study Of The Lithium Market
Overview Core Consultants was commissioned to author an indepth market study on the lithium market. Methodology This report was completed as a hybrid between a desk-top study and interviews with market participants. The report covered demand by end users, supply by regions and provided a price outlook. Our Recommendation At the time the first report was published, […]
Analysis of New Rare Earth Entrant
Overview Our client was establishing a rare earth operation. However, before investing in a separation plant, they wanted to sell an intermediary mixed concentrate product in order to realise cash sooner. Core Consultants was brought in to understand whether there was a market for a mixed rare earth concentrate. Methodology We used a combination of […]
Analysis Of The Chrome Ore Value Chain
Overview Our clients were concerned that their IPO would not be successful and that they would not achieve a fair share price owing to the decline in chrome ore prices. Core Consultants was therefore asked to conduct an independent market analysis on the chrome ore industry and provide an outlook for chrome ore prices. Methodology […]
NSR Calculation For A Canadian Rare Earth Company
Overview Our client wished to expand their existing niobium mine to include processing their rare earths as a by-product. In order to secure investor, support they first needed to conduct a Net Smelter Return (NSR) calculation which provides insight into the value of their deposit. Methodology Core Consultants conducted an industry analysis of the rare […]
Prefeasibility Study Of Phosphate And Potash Deposit
Overview Core Consultants was commissioned to evaluate the potash/phosphate markets on behalf of their client. The assignment formed part of the Competent Person’s Report(CPR) for the NYSE listing. At the time, the company had invested in and was considering the development of four phosphate projects in four countries including Namibia, Tunisia, Mauritania and India. Methodology […]