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How can I compare the cost for a longer period of time?

Published July 16th, 2025 by heide matussek

How can I compare the cost for a longer period of time? On the market level, Analytical Cornerstone only allows the comparison of two quarters at a time (two quarters of any years). To do so: After selecting the initial Cost Date to compare with on the Cash Cost Curve, click on Compare Dates select the quarter to compare with from the Cost Date for

What are the machine benchmarks?

Published August 4th, 2025 by heide matussek

What are the machine benchmarks? The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quartile means that the capacity of the chosen market is split into four quartiles, so for example if it is a 5 million tonne market, each quartile would be equivalent of 1.25 million tonnes. Based on each mill/machine’s cost, it would then be positioned in one of these quartiles.