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 Comparison dropdown
• hit Compare Dates
• The page refreshes, showing, by default, the Data-Comparison report. The “scenario data” (usually the older date) shows in yellow colour, whereas the first/more recent data shows in grey/yellow colour
• Note that there are several tabs with the data reports for both quarters, as well as the graph of both dates, plus a graphic comparison

On the mill level, Analytical Cornerstone allows the view and analysis of historical cash cost data over a selected time period, starting from Q1 2013. To do so:

• Once on the mill Costs report, click on Trends
• Select the FROM DATE and TO DATE
• Click on View Trend

The report will show the major cash cost categories (fiber, chemicals, energy, labor and maintenance).