How to value a mining stock

When valuing mining stocks, there's a key point to remember - you can only get so much ore out of a mine before it is depleted. But what's the best way for investors to account for this?

There's a key difference between valuing mining stocks and most other shares, says gold commentator Paul Van Eeden. You can only get so much ore out of a mine before it is depleted - so investors have to take this into account when they consider which miner to buy. But what's the best way to go about doing this?

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