Bluestone Mines Tasmania, Renison Tailings DFS
Study manager for the completion of a definitive feasibility study for the Rentails project, which consists of tailings reclamation, upgrading through a complex state-of-the-art concentrator, followed by pyrometallurgical fuming of tin to marketable grade. Copper concentrate is produced as a by-product from the process.
Glencore Copper DRC, MUMI Sulphides
Managed the Mutanda Mining copper / cobalt sulphides mining and processing concept study, following which the project was unconditionally gated to prefeasibility. This was Glencore’s first major study completed under the new capital management framework.
Prepared an updated report in accordance with the DRC Mining Code, supporting the restart of operations and renewal of mining permits.
Horizonte Minerals PLC, Araguaia Nickel Project
Preparation of scope of services and full contract documentation, followed by management of the EPCM tendering and selection process.
Preparation of technical, scope, and contract documentation, followed by leadership of electric arc furnace tendering and selection process.
Preparation of standard contract documentation for all major equipment process islands, and lead negotiator for all contract negotiations.
Coordination of Value Engineering Study report.
Anglo American, Botswana Diamonds
Project management support to Anglo American and Debswana (its De Beers’ diamond joint venture in Botswana). The work includes oversight of the preparation of a fully integrated Resource Development Plan for Debswana’s Damtshaa, Jwaneng, Letlhakane and Orapa mines as they plan for the transition from open pit to underground operations.
Glencore, DRC Copper
Preparation of feasibility study reports for Glencore’s core copper operations at Katanga (KCC) and Mutanda (MUMI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These reports were directed at gaining approval to operate under the new DRC 2018 mining code.
MMG, DRC Copper
Preparation of a feasibility study report in accordance with the new mining code for MMG’s Kinsevere copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This report was directed at gaining approval to expand the operation, to develop cobalt processing, and to transition the mine to primary sulphide ore.
Kinsevere, Project Execution Strategy
Preparation of a Project Execution Strategy for MMG’s Kinsevere sulphide copper processing project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as an alternative to full design & construct sourcing through one of MMG’s Chinese affiliates.