Mine Development
We have a variety of professionals on-hand including engineers, geologists, hydrologists, estimators and financial analysts. Together, our staff provides an integrated approach to all aspects of the mine development process.
We offer our development services on a direct-hire basis as well as part of construction management agreements.
Our development capabilities in mining include:
Basic/Detailed Engineering
We provide engineering and support services including integrated unit processes. Collectively, our engineers have participated in hundreds of project in locations around the globe. Our capabilities include engineering the critical infrastructure necessary to ensure a mine's continued operation.
Permitting
We provide expertise in the areas of licensing and permitting, taking into account the various permits needed during each phase of development. Our staff is well-versed in potential issues surrounding permitting, and works with our clients to avoid costly delays.
Project Financing
We help our clients arrive at project financing solutions that are tailored to the project's specific needs, taking into account equity investments, fee conversion to equity, mine equipment and capital investments.
We also offer the capability for life-cycle services through a unique design/build/operate option for project development. Under this agreement, we design, build and operate revenue-producing projects, which we return back to the client at the end of an agreed payback period. Our DBO option provides an effective way to build green field projects quickly, efficiently, and at minimal cost.
Design/Build
Our experienced staff performs technical and economic evaluations with the assistance of the latest design and modeling technology. The result is a plant that is easily constructed, operated and maintained.
EPC & Construction Management
As a full-service, world-class provider of EPC/CM services, our experience covers facilities, crushers, reclaimers, grinding plants, conveyance systems and surrounding infrastructure. In addition to the traditional EPC & CM services, we provide start-up and testing support as well as safety training.
Washington Division’s engineering and construction management experience includes:
- Roads
- Water/runoff control
- Fuel/lubrication storage and dispensing
- Waste production containment
- Mine support facilities
- Warehouse and inventory facilities
- Maintenance/repair shops
- Engineering and administrative offices
- Wash bays
- Change houses
