Mining Consultants - John T. Boyd Company

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Examples of Boyd Projects for Governments Include:

Retained for a 4-year period by Her Majesty’s Government – Department of Trade and Industry to assist in the privatization of British Coal Corporation (BCC). Visited all of the operating collieries and opencast operations, reviewed and developed mine plans, assessed availability of coal reserves, commented on coal quality, projected future performance levels and capital requirements, reviewed market conditions, and ranked the surface and underground operations in order of economic viability. Throughout the assignment, BOYD's staff interacted with senior government officials, legal and financial advisors, and BCC’s corporate and mine staff.

Completed a competent persons report for a large stock offering for Shenhua Coal Company on the Hong Kong exchange. Our technical report was also included in the prospectus. The study included evaluation of underground and surface mining operations, coal washing and handling facilities, privately owned railroad and port facilities and related equipment.

Retained to complete a coal concessions study for the Country of Pakistan. The objective of the study was to review existing coal concession rules, coal mining regulations, and the overall fiscal regime, and to suggest amendments to provide a legal framework designed to encourage coal exploration, development, and production. Tasks included:
- Recommend changes in coal concession rules.
- Review and comment on existing mining regulations.
- Review existing fiscal incentives, identifying major weaknesses and shortcomings.
- Develop model agreements and blue print for model institution.
- Prepare a promotional brochure on the coal industry of Pakistan.
Provided training and information to Romanian Government officials on environmental permitting, reclamation guarantees, coal leasing, tax and royalty issues. Reviewed and recommended revisions in Romanian mining and environmental laws.