85 - Cut-off Grades

In this episode, Julian Aldridge, Managing Consultant - EMEAA and Laurie Hassall - Senior Consultant, explore how cut-off grades determine mining profitability by separating ore from waste based on costs and market factors. This podcast episode at a glance:  000:05 Introduction 00:15 Definition of cut-off grade 01:00 Impact of extraction costs on cut-off grade 02:30 Other variables affecting cut-off grade 03:20 Inclusion of capex in cut-off grade 03:50 Types of cut-off grades 04:36 Calculating cut-off grade for polymetallic ores 06:40 Role of recovery rates in dynamic cut-off grade Join our experts as they explore the topic of Cut-off Grades in the episode 85 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.  If you'd like to connect with Julian or Laurie, please reach out to them at [email protected].  This video episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.  These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.