ALL MODELS UPDATED FOR 2005 COSTS & PRICES
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All models (of mines currently in operation) now incorporate 2005 costs and prices.
Input costs are based on national statistics data up to the third quarter of 2005
and the prices are based on LME and other prices for 2005.
Production estimates for 2005 are based on reported numbers where available
for the nine months to September 2005.

All cost curves for 2000-2005 are shown in current dollars of the day,
The 2005 and 2006 cost curves now reflect the significant cost and price increases for last year

All updated models and cost curves carry the sticker on the download pages.

See previous reports and updates.
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