Feasibility Studies

The results of mining exploration programs and other mining related investigations serve as a basis for evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of mining.

As proven mining consultants, we have the capability to prepare any level (conceptual to final) of a mine feasibility report required to meet a client's needs-from a brief overview of mining potential to documents suitable for requesting bids for construction.

As a premier mining consultant, John T. Boyd Company's mining related feasibility studies are accepted by major financial institutions and independent investors as an objective basis for sound fiscal decision-making-your assurance of receiving reliable mining projections you can depend on.

Mining Feasibility Study Services

Mine Design

• Seam (vein) lithology and mineability
• Geotechnical and rock mechanics
• General mining layout and logical mining unit

Mining Equipment and Facilities

• Selection and capital cost
• Alternative mining systems
• Mine asset appraisal

Mine Management and Labor Force Assessment

• Health and safety considerations
• Mining productivity

Surface Facilities

• Mine services
• Material handling and beneficiation

Regional Infrastructure

• Transportation alternatives
• Electric power
• Water supply
• Communications
• Townsite development

Economic Evaluations Including Forecasts of:

• Mine closure analysis
• Environmental closure audits
• Environmental assessment
• Construction schedule
• Market analysis
• Transportation alternatives
• Discounted cash flow
• Sensitivity studies
• Monte Carlo simulation

Example Projects Include:

• Retained to complete an independent assessment of two surface mining operations located in the Powder River Basin, Campbell County, Wyoming. Work scope included:
  
  
  • Geotechnical study of mining conditions and a review of procedures designed to mitigate problem areas.
  • Review of 10-year mine plans, assumptions, and financial projections.
  • Development of alternative mine plans.
    Provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance
  
  
  
• Retained by a joint venture to assist in preparing a feasibility study of opencast mining on six properties within a designated joint venture area. Developed comprehensive analyses of multiple alternatives for each property addressing:
  
  
  • Available reserves, quality, and washability.
  • Selection of optimal mining methods and equipment.
  • Development of pit design criteria, road network layout, and facilities location.
  • Optimization of pit shell, orientation and sequencing.
  • Development of operating cost estimates for multiple alternatives.
  • Specification of optimal equipment at multiple production levels.
  
  
  
• Conducted a detailed, independent review of feasibility studies for a proposed new surface mine using a combination of truck/shovel and dragline techniques. Assignment included:
  
  
  • Review geology and reserves in the context of mineability and quality.
  • Evaluate proposed pit design, orientation and mining sequence.
  • Review/revise mine sequencing considering efficient dragline operations, quality constraints, and production needs.
  • Review/confirm capital and operating cost estimates.
  • Review infrastructure cost estimates including buildings, coal handling facilities, and transportation facilities.

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