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Mining Economics Explained: A Guide for Boards, Executives, Managers and Investors

Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation, is quoted as saying that “No one made any real money during the last super-cycle” because as Jamie Polanski put it “the single-minded pursuit of production was destructive to margins and valuations.” AMC Consultants Principle Peter McCarthy said that “by second guessing the […]

The Facility Manager’s Guide to Finance and Budgeting

Written by facility managers for facility managers, this book will turn your facility initiatives into strategic business components that make your department stronger and more productive. Leaky faucets and cracked pavement aren’t the only demands on a facility manager’s time and energy. These days, they also need top-notch financial skills–to […]

Executive Compensation: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Managers, Corporate Directors, and Other Fiduciary Officers

Executive compensation, especially for CEOs, has become the source of increasing controversy in recent years, including cases where executives have received particularly high amounts of performance compensation, exotic or unusual features such as loans from the firm—which are now banned, post-retirement benefits, perks, and guaranteed post-employment consulting fees. Are some […]