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This paper develops three probabilistic asset valuation models for mining projects. Firstly, an overview of available asset valuation techniques is presented. The probabilistic asset valuation…

To become more competitive, Fording River Operations must increase the knowledge base that its employees currently have. Fording River employees have good service knowledge, but the knowledge and…

Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership has an established, successful and practical working model for disability management.This project reviews current practices at Teck Highland Valley Partnership…

Growth in global urbanization, industrialization and infrastructure expansions will require the development of non-traditional copper resources such as those containing high arsenic to meet the…

When long life assets are being evaluated based on constant predictions of future variables and the assumptions of zero management flexibility, is value being missed? In project evaluation today, the…

Teck’s Trail Operations is facing a critical decision regarding the construction of facilities for entering the electronic scrap processing industry. This action will affect the longtermprofitability…

The KIVCET and the zinc roaster plants at Trail perform major maintenance shutdowns to ensure safe and reliable production. These events are very resource intensive and have a significant impact on…

Trail Operations has survived for over 100 years through continuous efficiency improvements and process innovations. However, in 2008, Trail Operations lost some competitive advantage when one third…

University of British Columbia Press (UBC Press or ‘the Press’) has seen a continual reduction in sales, profits, and subsidies over the last three decades. The Production Department is under…

This study investigates a neglected aspect of the emerging social and professional concern with the demographic trend toward an aging population. Specifically, it examines some commonly encountered…

Abstract -This is the story of my journey of discovery and understanding, an examination of the creative process of a working creative artist in the creation of a screenplay, Watson. In the process…

In recent years, there has been increasing attention paid to the role of municipal government on issues related to the settlement of immigrants. The City of Toronto provides a case study for a…

Acquiring and exploiting information is key to remaining competitive in cyberspace. Security seesaws between informational advantage and vulnerability and America, as all other cyber-powers, must…

BackgroundPhysical inactivity is a global pandemic. The population attributable fraction (PAF) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) associated with physical inactivity ranges from 3% to 40%. The…

BackgroundTurkey is a crossroads of major population movements throughout history and has been a hotspot of cultural interactions. Several studies have investigated the complex population history of…

BackgroundRegular fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption has been associated with reduced chronic disease risk. Evidence from adults shows a social gradient in FV consumption. Evidence from pre-…

BackgroundOral cancer is an important health issue, with changing incidence in many countries. Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC, in tonsil and oropharygeal areas) is increasing, while oral cavity cancer (…

BackgroundStreet-involved youth are more likely to experience trauma and adverse events in childhood; however, little is known about exposure to the child welfare system among this vulnerable…

BackgroundControlling bias is key to successful randomized controlled trials for behaviour change. Bias can be generated at multiple points during a study, for example, when participants are…

IntroductionStudies have shown important gender differences among drug (including crack) users related to: drug use patterns; health risks and consequences; criminal involvement; and service needs/…