Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

This course teaches life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for resource and mining projects, covering total costs including capital, operating, maintenance, environmental compliance, and reclamation. Students learn financial analysis, risk assessment, and project valuation, with insights into stock market fundamentals and the Canadian Tax System applicable to the Resource Sector. Case studies demonstrate how economic and financial factors impact project planning, decision-making, and sustainability.