Pw C Value Driver Modelling Feb 2009 Email Final

The document discusses the importance of understanding the relationship between operational variables and financial performance in mining operations, especially amid declining commodity prices. It emphasizes the need for structured approaches to cost-effective decision making, the use of effective value driver modeling to optimize operations, and the removal of barriers that hinder cost efficiency. The paper outlines the challenges faced by mining companies in integrating financial and operational metrics, advocating for predictive value driver models to enhance decision-making and performance outcomes.