How can I compare the cost for several quarters?

At this time, the Analytical Cornerstone database 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 color, whereas the first/more recent data shows in grey/yellow color
• Note that there are several tabs with the data reports of both dates, as well as the graph of both dates, plus a graphic comparison

Fastmarkets is currently working on a longer market trend data report to be added to the Analytical Cornerstone in the near future (H2 2025). This will allow viewing and exporting market trends going back maximum to 2013.