Mining Consultants - John T. Boyd Company

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Examples of Boyd Projects for Consumers Include:

Retained by a major US utility to identify potential producers capable of supplying coal to its existing generating stations. Developed a bid request which was forwarded to potential supply candidates to obtain data on:
- Reserve quantity and quality.
- Existing and future production capacity.
- Productivity.
- Type of mine and equipment utilized.
- Transport options.
- FOB mine prices.
Completed an independent review of fuel supply issues in regard to a coal-fired power generating project in Hubei Province, China. Met with Chinese mining officials to assess reliability of supply (reserves, quality, transport system). Work scope also included comment on:
- Mine plans
- Material handling and stockpile issues
- Alternate coal supplies
- Market dedication of the coal supply
- Coal supply and transport contracts
Provided independent fuel advisory services in regard to the development of a lignite surface mining operation in Mississippi. Scope of work included a review of:
- Property control, coal reserves, and quality.
- Mine plans and sequence.
- Selected equipment complements.
- Mine labor force.
- Mine infrastructure.
- Permit and base review.
- Mining cost projections and operating costs.
- Mine profitability.
Completed the following tasks as part of client’s due diligence process relative to the potential purchase of a major steel producer’s coke-producing facilities:
- Compiled 20-year historic met coal production and prices.
- Provided overview of major US met coal producers and outlook for future production.
- Prepared a forecast of demand for met coal by sector and 10-year price forecast.
- Discussed met coal availability and pricing issues to coke plants in question.