Karl van Olden
Global Lead Underground Mining
Published: 3 June 2026
AusIMM’s COST FOR THE RESOURCES INDUSTRY 2026
| DURATION | DELIVERY | COURSE TYPE | 2026 INTAKES | PD HOURS | LANGUAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours over 5 weeks | 100% online | Associate Certificcate | 17 August 2026 | Up to 20 | English |
AMC Consultants is honoured to team up with the
AusIMM to offer the
Cost Estimation for the Resource Industry | Associate Certificate
- starting 17 August 2026.
Developed, by The AusIMM, the premier industry body for people working in the resources sector, this course was created in consultation with leading organizations in the mining industry, subject matter experts, and community leaders.
Up to 20 PD Hours
Karl van Olden, Global Lead Underground Mining and Laura Daly, Principal Mining Consultant, two of AMC's world leading experts on the subject will join the team of course facilitators.
The course is designed for:
- Project and study managers wanting to build credible cost estimates for mining projects.
- Financial analysts and decision makers looking to understand cost estimation methodology, limitations, and risks.
- Operational engineers and technologists interested in estimating costs for budgeting, studies, and equipment selection.
Why attend
Tailored for resource industry professionals seeking essential skills in capital, operating, and business cost estimations. From initial scoping to feasibility studies, this program equips you with foundational tools and techniques crucial for the resources sector. The course leverages insights from the AusIMM Cost Estimation Handbook and real-world case studies, offering actionable strategies for achieving precise cost estimations.
Here are some of the skills you will gain by attending this course:
- Explain the purpose, characteristics and terminology of cost estimates in expenditure decisions and project studies.
- Describe methods for estimating capital, operating and business costs.
- Define accuracy, contingency, owner’s costs and timing.
- Demonstrate general estimation techniques, shortcuts and checks.
- Explain the use of benchmarking to validate cost estimates.
- Describe estimating costs for emerging technologies.
- Discuss cost estimation case studies.
Course facilitators from AMC
Laura Daly
Principal Mining Consultant
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