TECHNICAL SERVICES (GEOLOGICAL, GEOPHYSICAL, MINERALOGICAL, METALLURGICAL AND MINING):

• Design and implementation of exploration and evaluation programmes for alluvial and kimberlite deposits
• Geological, drilling, and bulk sampling studies to delineate resources from exploration through to measured reserve status
• Geophysical studies for mineral deposit identification
• Identification, evaluation, and development of exploration and mining projects
• Analytical services for exploration and grade control purposes
• Heavy mineral analysis, mineral chemistry, microdiamond, and size frequency studies for kimberlite exploration, evaluation, and grade control
• Identification and Evaluation of alluvial diamond deposits utilizing customized matrix systems including diamond size frequency analysis
• Metallurgical services related to flow sheet and plant design, and plant optimization
• Mine planning and selection of mining
• including open cast and underground mining methods including block caving
• Mineral resource management (MRM) to define and manage mineral resources

SPECIALIZED DIAMOND SERVICES

• Microdiamond, and size frequency studies for kimberlite exploration, evaluation, and grade control
• Diamond cleaning and valuation of diamond parcels
• Marketing and Tender sales to provide market related diamond prices
• Services in respect of beneficiation and value-add
• Product handling and security procedures and protocols
• Market intelligence and research

FINANCIAL AND RELATED SERVICES

• Conventional and simulation modelling for project evaluation and business optimization
• Shareholder value management, and trend analysis of commodity, demographic and related parameters
• Technical and resource audits to ensure compliance and optimal development of minerals and mining projects
• Competent persons reports for all main stock exchange listing requirements
• Review and reporting of mineral rights tenure and deal structuring in respect of stakeholder participation (e.g. South African Black Economic Empowerment participation)
• Assistance with start-up and management of junior and mid-tier private and listed exploration and mining companies
• Services related to Stock Exchange listings (ASX, JSE, London, and TSX), capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Mineral Rights acquisitions and management of mineral rights
• Section-11 Conversions
• Environmental management, stakeholder and community consultation, and partnership implementation
• Corporate social responsibility.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The success of projects and their development hinges on ensuring that Project Management procedures and time lines are appropriate and adhered to. We offer comprehensive project management services.

• Review of business environment of target country/area
• Import/export environment of target country
• Infrastructure analysis and recommendations
• Availability and level of local expertise
• Availability and coverage of existing information and data
• Government liaison
• Contractor selection and management - all disciplines
• Logistics and supply chain analysis and recommendations

PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Risks are inherent to any minerals and mining project and the ability to identify, mitigate and avoid risk is integral to the long term success of minerals projects. Our experts provide a range of risk related services including:

• Health & Safety
• Safety including Medivac and Emergency Response Plans
• Environmental requirements and challenges
• Community including local customs and practices
• Government legislation requirements
• Fiscal requirements and challenges
• Other risk factors