The crisis at Paria Fuel Trading Company Ltd. (Paria) occurred when five commercial divers were sucked into an undersea pipeline due to a differential pressure (Delta P) event. While one diver escaped after hours of crawling through the pipeline, the other four remained trapped. Collin Piper, Paria’s terminal operations manager, faced a critical decision regarding whether to authorize a high-risk rescue attempt. Piper had to weigh several critical .....more

This note presents a comprehensive valuation of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco) using the discounted cash flow (DCF) approach. The analysis integrates both qualitative and quantitative factors influencing Aramco’s valuation, including market conditions, production capacity, proven oil reserves, and geopolitical considerations.

On April 8, 2024, Mike Teke—co-founder and group chief executive officer of Seriti Resources Holdings Ltd. (Seriti)—was driving to an executive meeting in Mpumalanga, South Africa, reflecting on how to sustain Seriti’s momentum in motivating employees toward higher productivity while maintaining a safe working environment. Although some sections of the Khutala Colliery had achieved high production levels, performance across Seriti’s operations remained .....more

This undated negotiation exercise documents the issues surrounding BHP Billiton’s all-cash bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. This negotiation involves multiple stakeholders including representatives from both companies, the provincial government of Saskatchewan, and the Canadian federal government. It makes for an engaging exercise; students can explore the complications that arise during political negotiations, with primarily conflicting .....more

<p style = "color:rgb(197,183,131);"> <strong> AWARD WINNER - 2024 Fox International Case Writing Competition</strong> </p><br>In 2018, Andes Mendiak Exploration Corp., a Canadian-listed junior mining exploration company that specialized in gold and copper, was facing significant ethical and operational challenges. The company was operating in Ecuador, a country with stringent environmental regulations, bureaucratic .....more

In May 2023, the Canadian Competition Bureau launched an investigation into greenwashing allegations by Greenpeace Canada, an international environmental agency group, against Pathways Alliance, a coalition consisting of the six largest Canadian oil sands companies with a shared goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.<br><br>It is now October 2023. As a representative of the Bureau, you are tasked with assessing whether Pathways .....more

<p style = "color:rgb(197,183,131);"> <strong> AWARD WINNER - The Case Hub Case Writing Competition 2024 </strong> </p><br> The chief executive officer of Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) commented in 2022 that the company intended to become an ESG (environmental, social, and governance) role model and example for the world. Ma’aden was the largest multi-commodity and mining company in the Middle East .....more

In September 2022, the chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of Maximum Quality Equipment (Maximum), was trying to decide whether to invest in a joint venture company to operate a quarry that would extract and sell rock armour. The joint venture company, Island Development Corporation (IDC), had secured a 25-year mineral production sharing agreement with the Philippine government. IDC would purchase equipment and extract rock armour in Chiquita .....more

This case study explores the decision-making process for a firm considering entry into the low-carbon fuel production industry. We use a decision tree model to evaluate the alternatives to select the best alternative. It encompasses both quantitative analyses, including present value, net present value, and expected monetary value, and qualitative factors, such as supply management and location criteria impacting the decision. Students will learn .....more

In August 2020, Sterlite Copper, a mining company in India, was shut down for good by the Madras High Court following a lengthy legal battle with the local Indian community, who accused the mine of environmental pollution. This verdict was a blow for Anil Agarwal, the executive chairman of the mine’s parent company, Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), because the mine’s closing not only caused serious economic losses but also damaged VRL’s reputation .....more