Abstract:
The principal objective of this investigation was to conduct a thorough literature review on the status of
project readiness mechanisms, tools, techniques, and frameworks for mining projects. The review aimed
at identifying common readiness evaluation criteria as well as potential shortcomings that prevent the
establishment of a generalizable project readiness index.
The literature review included a general overview of capital project performances and the importance of
project readiness assessments to improve project delivery success. The study then progressed towards
literature involving mining projects and how this differs from infrastructure and industrial project
assessments.
The paper concludes by summarizing the current state of mining project readiness assessments, the
unique and differentiating factors to be considered, and suggests recommendations towards the
development of generalizable readiness assessment criteria for mining projects.
