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SPECIALISTS IN OPEN CUT MINING

PLANNING -  DESIGN - OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

About us

We are a Perth-based open-pit mining consultancy delivering expert mine planning, design, and operational improvement services.

 

Led by Principal Mining Engineer Rhys Cooper with over 10 years industry experience we specialise in operational and tactical (0-10 year) planning and design for Western Australia's bulk, base metal, and precious metal industries.

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Committed to service excellence we provide experienced mining engineering and consulting services for the minerals and resources sector.

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Services

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Mine Planning and Scheduling

  • Short-term mine schedules (weekly/monthly plans)

  • Tactical plans with budgeting and cost/benefit analysis

  • Alastri, Deswik, and Vulcan software

  • Equipment sizing and fleet optimization

  • Waste landform strategy and risk assessment

  • Approvals and disturbance risk mitigation

Mine Design

  • Pit optimisation with pushback sizing and staging

  • Detailed pushback design for maximum productivity

  • Waste dump staging and sequencing

  • Infrastructure designs (roads, ROM, stockpiles, parkups)

  • Blastmaster and Drill and Blast designs

Operational Improvement

  • Training and coaching for engineers and leaders

  • Equipment productivity analysis and benchmarking

  • Haulage studies and cycle time optimization

  • Labour productivity and demand forecasting

  • Drill/blast/mining/processing cost trade-offs

Leave & Vacancy Coverage

  • Coverage for mining engineering and leadership positions

  • Coverage for statutory positions

    • Site Senior Executive

    • Quarry Manager

    • Exploration Manager

    • Statutory Supervisor​

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