Mining Stock Education

In this episode, Dr. Rob Stevens teaches investors what to consider when assessing the cut-off grade of a development or producing mining company’s deposit. Dr. Stevens (Ph.D., P.Geo.) is a professional geologist and educator. He has trained numerous brokers, analysts, and investors in the basics of mineral exploration and mining via his training course. After teaching this course for many years, he eventually published its content in his book, Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials. YouTube video to watch this presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eClNGc2nWY4 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Presentation summary 1:44 What is cut-off grade? 5:04 Examples of two deposits 11:02 What is cut-off grade so important? 11:53 What factors are generally considered? 15:00 What factors are generally not considered? 16:00 Cut-Off in mineral resource estimates 21:18 Cut-Off in mineral reserve estimates 25:39 Cut-Off Grade at Operating Mines 27:33 Final considerations To learn about Rob’s book and online training co