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CHECKLIST 09

Cost Tracking & Profitability

Capture actual batch expenditure and evaluate financial performance against the original purchase case.

1. Cost capture

YesNoInput
Ore purchase costs recorded
Transport and handling costs recorded
Sampling, laboratory and preparation costs recorded
VAT operating and reagent costs recorded
Labour, utilities and maintenance recorded
Recovery, refining and other applicable costs recorded

2. Financial evidence

YesNoInput
Receipts and invoices attached
Costs linked to the correct project and batch
Actual, committed, unpaid and estimated costs separated
Duplicate or unsupported entries investigated

3. Performance

YesNoInput
Total cost calculated
Cost per tonne calculated using recorded processed quantity
Cost per gram calculated using a clearly defined gold basis
Actual costs compared with budget
Revenue and applicable deductions recorded
Unsold gold distinguished from realized sales proceeds

4. Review

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Significant variances explained
Financial figures reviewed
Outstanding liabilities documented
Corrective actions assigned where needed