Challenge Resource
brief description
This worksheet is provided to assist you in developing initial cost estimates for the Rio Tinto Challenge (Developing Low Impact Mining Approaches).
additional information
We recognize that at this stage, an accurate cost estimate will not be possible. At the same time, our overall objective is to identify cost-effective ideas/solutions, so the cost feasibility of the approach is central to the Challenge. Our initial focus for evaluating costs will be related to operating costs (Opex). A completed cost estimate worksheet will be important for helping us evaluate your Challenge submission. While a completed worksheet is a minimum requirement of your entry, you may expand upon the template if desired. Please include your name in the worksheet as well as in file name that you submit.
The worksheet includes cost estimates for all production consumables, labor, maintenance and power (Mining related) for your conceptual solution. Guidance is also provided for completing the worksheet below and to the right of each section. Note that green cells denote where direct input is allowed; grey cells are protected (locked) to prevent accidental overwriting of formulas.
