Financial Modeling in Mining: Analyze & Evaluate

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Financial Modeling in Mining: Analyze & Evaluate

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

12 reviews

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build revenue, capex, and profitability models for mining firms.
Analyze EPS, D/E ratios, dividends, and CAGR for valuations.
Apply real-world modeling to Barrick Gold for investment insights.

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course, Financial Modeling – Barrick Gold Corporation, provides a comprehensive framework for building and interpreting financial models in the mining sector. Learners will begin with sector insights, capital expenditure planning, and revenue forecasting before moving into profitability analysis and balance sheet interpretation.

The course also covers essential drivers such as depreciation, cost of debt, working capital, and exchange rate effects. In the advanced stage, learners will assess earnings per share, debt-to-equity ratios, dividend yields, and compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) to value companies and forecast stock performance. What makes this course unique is its real-world application to Barrick Gold Corporation, a leading global mining company, allowing participants to bridge theory with industry practice. By the end of the program, learners will have developed actionable skills to apply in equity research, corporate finance, and investment analysis, gaining confidence to construct and evaluate professional-grade financial models.

This module introduces learners to the foundations of financial modeling in the mining sector, with a focus on gold. It covers global demand drivers, capital expenditure, revenue forecasting, and profitability fundamentals. Learners will gain insights into building accurate projections and understanding core financial flows.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 49 minutes

Introduction to Financial Modelling on Metal Sector 8 minutes
Example on Chinas Demand 5 minutes
Project Capital Expenditure 6 minutes
Projection on Barrick Gold Corporation 10 minutes
Calculating the Gross Realization 4 minutes
Calculating the Gross Realization Continues 7 minutes
General Selling and Admin Expenses 5 minutes
Total Operating Profit 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded-Laying the Groundwork for Financial Models 30 minutes
Mining Sector Insights and Capital Planning 10 minutes
Revenue Forecasting and Realizations 10 minutes
Operating Costs and Profitability Basics 10 minutes

This module dives deeper into financial statements, asset evaluation, and profitability analysis. Learners will interpret balance sheets, calculate depreciation, analyze working capital, and adjust for financing and exchange rate effects. By the end, participants will master key drivers that shape financial health.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 68 minutes

Analyzing the Balance Sheet 6 minutes
Rate of Depreciation 4 minutes
Cost of Overall Debt 7 minutes
Calculating the Current Assets 7 minutes
Evaluating Trade Accounts Payable 5 minutes
Calculating Net Current Assets 7 minutes
Evaluating the Overall Assets 5 minutes
Profit before Tax and Exceptional Items 7 minutes
Optimizing Increase in Inventory 5 minutes
Determining the Interest Paid 4 minutes
Sale of Investments 6 minutes
Effects of Exchange Rates 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded-Mastering Statements and Financial Drivers 30 minutes
Balance Sheet and Capital Structure 10 minutes
Working Capital and Asset Evaluation 10 minutes
Profitability and Financial Adjustments 10 minutes

This module focuses on valuation methods and investor-centric metrics. Learners will measure earnings per share, evaluate debt-to-equity ratios, analyze dividend yields, and apply growth calculations such as CAGR to forecast stock valuations. The module equips participants to make informed investment and valuation decisions.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videos Total 44 minutes

Earnings per Share 10 minutes
Valuing Debt to Equity 8 minutes
Calculating the Valuation Ratios 6 minutes
Dividend Payout and Dividend Yield 6 minutes
Compounded Annual Growth Rate 9 minutes
Calculating Target Rate for Particular Stock 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Graded-Advanced Valuation and Investor Insights 30 minutes
Earnings and Capital Evaluation 10 minutes
Shareholder Returns and Growth Metrics 10 minutes

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EDUCBA

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Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Highly relevant for equity research and investment analysis. The real-company focus added strong industry insight.

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