Tacmin's PROCURE A MINE ENGINEERING SERVICE is aimed at assisting the Open Pit Mining Industry with Engineering Services on an outsourced basis as an alternative to employing Engineering personnel. 

This service is available to mineral and mine owners of green and brown field projects, and the cost to the Client, due to the offset in savings, results in no additional expense over the normal cost of the project. Services such as Engineering Maintenance is carried out at a fixed monthly fee more cost effectively than that of a mine engineering department.
 
FEASIBILITY PHASE
 FEASIBILITY PHASE
TACMIN SERVICE OFFERING SUMMARY 
COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION & OREBODY EVALUATION

To determine the "Measured and Indicated" resource and "Proven and Probable" mineral reserve for in depth analysis of the worth of the orebody to justify project implementation.

Computerization of geological data
Computerized 3D ore body modeling
Evaluation of ore reserves
Verification of ore reserves
Pit optimisation


DETAILED MINING METHOD

To conduct an in depth analysis of a limited number of alternative mining methods and justify the selection of the optimal method of implementation.

Optimum mining plan and layout
Optimum mining equipment requirements, sizing and specifications
Equipment production simulations where appropriate
Manpower requirements for mining
Production schedules
Risk assessment of mining option


MINING TYPE (CONTRACTOR VS OWNER OPERATOR)

To conduct an in depth analysis of Owner Operator- versus Contract Mining.

Contract mining enquiry
Contract mining cost estimates from first principals for benchmarking purposes
Contract mining tenders and specifications
Shadow Bids


DETAILED METALLURGICAL PROCESSING METHOD

To conduct an in depth analysis of a limited number of alternative metallurgical processes and justify the selection of the optimal process for implementation.

Ore grade scheduling and blending method to achieve the desired feed grade

SITE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS

To conduct and in depth evaluation of the site to identify and justify the selection of the infrastructure required, gaining access to and servicing the project.

Mining layout and related route selection and designs

ENGINEERING DESIGN

To complete the basis engineering design of the selected mining method, metallurgical process and service infrastructure required to implement the project. (eng +- 10 - 15% complete)

Major equipment sized and specified for tender purposes.
Major spares listing and assumptions
Maintenance strategy


HUMAN RESOURCES

To provide the basis for the managing and controlling of the implementation of the project.
To propose an organogram and manpower requirements to enable adequate information for budgeting, recruiting and appointing human resources for the implementation and operational phases.

Operational management for mining operations and maintenance

× AUTHORISATION AND PERMITS

To conduct an in depth analysis of authorisations and permits required from the Regulators and Authorities to enable implementation once approval for the project has been obtained.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

To develop an in depth analysis and schedule of activities required for implementing the project with a detail proposal of the timing, sequencing and duration of them until post commissioning.

Detailed breakdown and scheduling of engineering activities
Identify contract types and procurement strategy for mining phases


× LEGAL AND FISCAL AGREEMENTS

To complete detailed negotiations with JV partners, shareholders, financiers and regulatory bodies and have draft agreements prepared for signature on receiving approval for project implementation.

DEVELOP MINING OPERATING COST ESTIMATE

To establish detailed estimates of the overall operating costs development from first principals, based on costs of consumables and services established by the basic design of the selected mining method, metallurgical process, infrastructure, services, staffing structure and remuneration system.

Mining cost estimates of the selected mining method from first principals
Contract mining estimates and tenders


DEVELOP MINING CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE

To establish a detailed cost estimate (-5% +10) developed from the equipment and construction estimates in the selected mining method, metallurgical process and infrastructure.

Equipment requirements
Equipment replacement schedules
Capital cost and capital replacement schedules


DEVELOP MINING COST AND BUDGET FORECAST

To prepare a mining budget forecast for cashflow purposes

Owner operator mining cost estimate and budget forecast
Contract mining cost estimate and budget forecast


× ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY PERMITTING

To conduct a detailed Environmental impact study to a level that will enable the necessary authorisation and permits.

× PROJECT FINANCING

To establish the most favourable conditions for the Group to conclude financing agreements while ensuring that the financial risk is optimally distributed.

× FINANCIAL EVALUATION

To establish an estimate of the return on investment with a high degree of confidence.

× RISK ASSESSMENT

To evaluate in depth the risk profile of the project venture.

FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT

Report writing.

Geological and mining feasibility study report
OREBODY EVALUATION

Geological structure
Orebody modeling
Evaluation of reserves
Verification of reserves
Whittle - Pit Optimisations




MINING METHOD

Mine designs
Mine plans
Fleet simulations
Fleet productions
Ore grade scheduling
Manpower requirements





MINING TYPE

Contract mining estimate
Owner mining estimate
Contract enquiries
Equipment enquiries



PRODUCTION SCHEDULING

Ore grade and mine blocks




MINE LAYOUTS

Route selections and designs




MINING EQUIPMENT

Equipment schedules
Equipment specifications
Maintenance schedules




MANPOWER

Operational management requirements





PERMITS

no service


IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING

Scheduling of engineering activities
Procurement strategy




LEGAL AGREEMENTS

no service


OPERATING COST

Operating cost estimate
Contract mining cost estimate




CAPITAL COST

Equipment lists
Equipment replacement schedules
Capital costs and replacement




MINING COST & BUDGET FORECAST

Mining cost estimates
Mining budget forecasts



ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

no service

PROJECT FINANCING

no service

FINANCIAL EVALUATION

no service

RISK ASSESSMENT

no service


STUDY REPORT

Geological and mining study report
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