We advise our clients on the most important business challenges that face companies in the mining and metals sector. The scope of our consulting work is summarised below.
1.1. Strategy and marketing development
We work closely with senior management to think through how an organisation in the metals and mining sector should develop – we evaluate options and bring in innovations. The results typically form the core elements of a fresh business plan.
1.2. Researching and interpreting markets
Many metals and mining product markets are poorly documented beyond the macro level of data on supply, demand, stocks and price. We answer our clients’ questions about detailed aspects of their international markets, drivers of future demand, end-user requirements, substitution occurring or market behaviour.
1.3. Market oriented (pre-) feasibility studies for potential mines
We provide detailed evaluations of the commercial and technical options open to those seeking to develop a new mine. This often becomes the key part of a pre- or bankable feasibility study which shows potential investors how the commercial potential of the planned mine can be maximised.
1.4. Measuring and enhancing competitiveness
We measure and diagnose the competitive position of mining companies, sectors and specific mining products. Our team then works with the client on the issues critical to enhancing competitiveness.
1.5. Value chain analysis and mapping
We quantify and interpret material and financial flows in metal and mining value chains, map the entire value chain including stock levels, analyse structural, purchasing and other trends occurring and identify the challenges that need to be addressed.
1.6. Product stewardship
The ethics of mining and the sustainability issues around metals are at the top of the agenda of industry leaders. We can help shape and implement product stewardship policies for individual mining companies and metals sectors.
1.7. Management of global metals associations
We advise metals associations how they can deliver more value to members and the sector. We then implement this with them and measure the quantified added value achieved.
1.8. Bringing producers, business partners and investors together
We help our clients, often junior miners, to find and choose the right business partners including investors for their developing financial and technical resource needs.
1.9. Strengthening the management team – executive search
As mining and metals companies develop, they frequently need to attract experienced directors and senior management to join: we bring “top decile” executives to short list for our clients.