RZ Resources Mineral Sands Copi DFS case study

AMC was chosen for this project for our specific mineral sands expertise across both dry and dredge mining. Our expert team was employed for the development and optimization of the Copi Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS).

"AMC consultants were an integral part of our team during the development of the Copi DFS. Their expertise in mineral sands mining, combined with their commitment to working closely with our technical team, made a significant contribution to the success of the project. Their team, including Pier Federici, Colin Sprott, Tate Baillie, and Leon Williamson, were knowledgeable, experienced, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that our needs were met. We were particularly impressed with their ability to deliver concrete achievements with numbers attached, such as undertaking the mining component of the DFS, LG pit optimisation, strategic mine plans, pit designs, coaching our junior mining engineers, and supporting budget costing for mining contractors. They also provided valuable advice on devising a mining strategy to optimise cashflow and improve NPV, as well as developing a tactical schedule approach to incorporate backfilling, reducing haulage, open areas, whilst maintaining pond length. AMC's work was of the highest quality, and we were impressed by their level of professionalism and attention to detail throughout the project. We highly recommend AMC consultants to any mining company looking for a knowledgeable and committed partner."

John Costigan, Chief Operating Officer, GM Operations

Project Facts

Mining method:

Open pit

Location:

Australia, north of Mildura

Commodities:

Rutile, zircon, leucoxene, ilmenite and rare earth element bearing minerals

The target

Devise a mining strategy to optimize cashflow and improve NPV.
Advise on mining contractor costing and engagement.
Develop a tactical schedule approach to incorporate backfilling, reducing haulage, open areas, whilst maintaining pond length.

Project achievements

Undertaking the mining component of the DFS.
LG pit optimization.
Strategic mine plans.
Pit designs.
Identified the wet overburden surface to improve cashflow and NPV by selectively mining overburden with dredges above the ore.
Tactical mine plan with material balance, destination and haulage.
Preparation of Ore Reserve Estimate and provision of Competent Person (Pier Federici).
Coaching client’s junior mining engineers.
Supporting budget costing for mining contractors.

Key staff

Pier Federici, Colin Sprott, Tate Baillie, Leon Williamson. For more information on how AMC can help with with a similar project, please contact us or Pier directly.