Real numbers from a gold operation, just so you can compare op's cost to actual Tonne cost.
As you can see they are quite different.
| Operating Costs | | |
| Supplies & Materials | $/tonne ore | $2.07 |
| Labor | $/tonne ore | 1.96 |
| Administration | $/tonne ore | 0.82 |
| Sundry Items | $/tonne ore | 0.48 |
| | | ------ |
| Total Operating Costs | | $5.33 |
Capital Costs | Equipment | $8,066,100 |
| Haul Roads | 1,095,600 |
| Pre-production Stripping | 393,500 |
| Buildings | 1,632,700 |
| Electrical System | 63,600 |
| Working Capital | 1,258,200 |
| Engineering & Management | 2,025,300 |
| Contingency | 1,453,500 |
| | ----------- |
| Total Capital Costs | $15,988,500 |
| | |
| Total per Daily Tonne Ore & Waste | $1,599
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