Feasibility Studies in Mineral Process Engineering — A Practitioner’s Handbook

Feasibility Studies in Mineral Process Engineering — A Practitioner’s Handbook

After more than three decades working on feasibility studies across gold, base-metal, and industrial mineral projects, I’ve learned that the hardest part isn’t the arithmetic — it’s the judgement that sits upstream of it.

This book is for process engineers who want to strengthen that judgement.

It explores how technical data, test work, and flowsheet design translate into credible capital decisions — and how disciplined study practice prevents the kind of optimism that has undone too many projects.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical frameworks for PEA, PFS, and DFS study levels
• Guidance on metallurgical test work, flowsheet development, and cost estimation
• Templates and checklists for design criteria, recovery basis, and trade-off studies

Written for practitioners who want their studies to stand up to scrutiny — not just look good on paper.