Reclamation Cost Service

Lower your risk in Mine Planning with Reclamation Cost Service

Empower your reclamation and mine closure planning with our Reclamation Cost Service, a comprehensive solution that pairs our Reclamation Cost Guide with the cutting-edge SHERPA Reclamation cost model application. This combination offers a streamlined and efficient approach to estimating reclamation costs and enhancing the quality and accuracy of your estimates, while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Reclamation Cost Guide: 

Our Reclamation Costs dataset consists of over 200 meticulously curated pages of indexed information, updated annually to reflect the latest standards and costs associated with mining reclamation and closure activities. This dataset is essential for estimating costs for reclamation bonds and adheres to standards across various regions in the United States and Canada. 

SHERPA Reclamation: 

Complementing our dataset is the advanced SHERPA Reclamation application, seamlessly integrating into your workflow. Utilizing your site-specific project data alongside our comprehensive dataset, SHERPA Reclamation employs a standardized, engineering, task-based methodology. This process calculates operating costs at each stage of reclamation, ensuring precise estimates tailored to your project’s needs. 

Customize any data point, whether you choose to use our supplied dataset or input your specific project details. This flexibility allows for accurate, reliable cost estimates irrespective of your project’s location or operational nuances, enabling informed decision-making and efficient resource allocation. 

Backed by a team of experienced engineers and analysts specializing in mining cost estimation, the Reclamation Cost Service offers unparalleled expertise for your projects.  

Comprehensive Coverage: 

Our dataset covers an extensive array of cost factors and components vital to mine reclamation. From earthwork and closure activities to demolition, removal, water treatment, labor costs, equipment expenses, and permitting contacts—the Reclamation Cost Service dataset has you covered. This comprehensive collection ensures that you find the precise cost data needed for your projects and research. 

Conforms to Regulatory Standards: 

Rest assured, the data within our Reclamation Cost Service dataset aligns with the regulatory requirements of the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and USDA-Forest Service for estimating reclamation bond costs in the United States. 

Its intuitive interface and robust data customization features enable you to easily tailor cost estimates to your project’s exact specifications, empowering you to make informed decisions and optimize budget allocation with confidence. 

Reclamation Cost Guide: 

Our Reclamation Costs dataset consists of over 200 meticulously curated pages of indexed information, updated annually to reflect the latest standards and costs associated with mining reclamation and closure activities. This dataset is essential for estimating costs for reclamation bonds and adheres to standards across various regions in the United States and Canada. 

SHERPA Reclamation: 

Complementing our dataset is the advanced SHERPA Reclamation application, seamlessly integrating into your workflow. Utilizing your site-specific project data alongside our comprehensive dataset, SHERPA Reclamation employs a standardized, engineering, task-based methodology. This process calculates operating costs at each stage of reclamation, ensuring precise estimates tailored to your project’s needs. 

Customize any data point, whether you choose to use our supplied dataset or input your specific project details. This flexibility allows for accurate, reliable cost estimates irrespective of your project’s location or operational nuances, enabling informed decision-making and efficient resource allocation. 

Backed by a team of experienced engineers and analysts specializing in mining cost estimation, the Reclamation Cost Service offers unparalleled expertise for your projects.  

Comprehensive Coverage: 

Our dataset covers an extensive array of cost factors and components vital to mine reclamation. From earthwork and closure activities to demolition, removal, water treatment, labor costs, equipment expenses, and permitting contacts—the Reclamation Cost Service dataset has you covered. This comprehensive collection ensures that you find the precise cost data needed for your projects and research. 

Conforms to Regulatory Standards: 

Rest assured, the data within our Reclamation Cost Service dataset aligns with the regulatory requirements of the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and USDA-Forest Service for estimating reclamation bond costs in the United States. 

Its intuitive interface and robust data customization features enable you to easily tailor cost estimates to your project’s exact specifications, empowering you to make informed decisions and optimize budget allocation with confidence. 

The program estimates costs for various common reclamation tasks, including:

     Closures

  • Adits
  • Shafts
  • Drill Holes
  • Leach Pads
  • Pounds and Impoundments
  • Pumping


     Demolition

  • Buildings
  • Foundations
  • Pavement
  • Culverts & Pipes
  • Fencing

     Earthwork

  • Excavate/Stockpile
  • Excavate/Load/Haul/Dump
  • Load/Haul/Dump
  • Slope Reduction
  • Road Rehabilitation
  • Spreading & Contouring
  • Fine Grading


     Site-Work

  • Fence Installation
  • Soil Stabilization
  • Armoring
  • Scarifying

    Disposal

  • Vehicles
  • Machinery
  • Solid & Liquid Waste


    Monitoring

  • Well Construction
  • Sample Collection & Analysis

     Planting & Seeding

  • Seed 
  • Live Plant
  • Soil Amendment

Input

Enter basic information for your project such as location, ore type, distances to support, and project duration along with engineering parameters associated with specific site tasks and SHERPA will immediately estimate and display details like equipment and labor requirements, along with associated operating costs and hourly wage estimates.

Adjust

Improve the accuracy of your estimates by taking advantage of SHERPA’s in-depth customization options. Every value suggested by SHERPA is adjustable, allowing you to fine tune your estimate to meet the exact specifications of your project. And because every field is adjustable, SHERPA will adapt to any location in the world. From start to finish, all costs displayed in the application can be adjusted at any time to get the most accurate results possible.

Review

Once you’ve completed the data entry on your project, SHERPA will generate a detailed report with all of the capital and operating costs calculated and totaled. You can then save these results in an easy to read PDF format that you can share with your team.

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Who is the Reclamation Cost Service for?

The Reclamation Cost Service is primarily designed for professionals in the mining industry who are involved in cost estimation, such as cost estimators, engineers, and management personnel. It serves individuals and companies engaged in mining operations, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to accurately estimate reclamation costs for mine closure and environmental restoration. The Reclamation Cost Service is ideal for anyone looking to harness the expertise of industry-leading engineers for reliable reclamation cost estimates.

Want to learn more about Reclamation Cost Service and how it can help you streamline your mining cost estimation process?

Request a demo with a member of our team to get a hands on tour of the Reclamation Cost Service data set.

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Complete Cash Flow Schedule

Produce a detailed cash flow schedule for your mining project, allowing you to visualize the flow of funds over time.

Net Present Value (NPV) Calculation

Compute the projected Net Present Value of your project, helping you assess its profitability and potential for return on investment.

Pay-Back Period Analysis

Determine the time it takes for your project to pay back its initial investment, aiding in strategic financial planning.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Calculation

Understand the potential return on your investment with the Internal Rate of Return calculation, crucial for decision-making.

Breakeven Analysis

Easily compute the breakeven value for key data items such as ore grade, production rate, stripping ratio, smelting charges, or mining costs. This feature allows you to understand the minimum values required for your project to be financially viable.

Risk and Sensitivity Modules

Sherpa Apex offers powerful risk and sensitivity analysis modules, enabling you to assess the economic impact of variations in key data elements. This helps in understanding the potential risks and uncertainties associated with your project.

Ease of Use and Customization

Sherpa Apex is menu-driven and incredibly user-friendly. It is designed with an innovative and unique block layering technique, allowing you to construct cash-flow models for almost any mining scenario, from simple to complex. The program can be operated at varying levels of detail, depending on your needs and abilities.

Requirements and Operation

APEX is designed for users with a basic understanding of discounted cash-flow analysis and the interrelationships of mining parameters. It requires familiarity with mining, milling, smelting, transportation, ore reserves, and production rates.

However, its intuitive interface makes it accessible to users at all levels of expertise.

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