INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
Industrial Mineral producers face global competition, as well as, operating costs for production of raw materials which are continually spiraling upward. The result is that most mine and quarry operations are operating under tight budgetary constraints. In most cases, industrial mineral producers have been able to cope and adjust, however, with real economic growth and increased market demand still in the future, operating budgets must be kept under control.

At Geomapping Associates Ltd. we believe this goal can best be accomplished through effective mine planning and design. Geomapping staff have the knowledge and experience required to audit your mine or quarry site for determination of:

  • Raw Material Reserves
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Plant & Machinery Utilization

 

 

Geomapping professional consultants can assist your operation in designing an efficient mine plan by:

  • Measuring Current Utilization of Resources (Waste vs. Recovery)
  • Determining Site Geology and Ore Deposit Configuration
  • Evaluation of Various Modes of Extraction
  • Implementing Monitoring Systems for Assessment of Operational Efficiency

Based upon comprehensive geological data and mine development plans, a schedule for annual extraction of ore and waste removal can be realized which conforms to the overall corporate goal for sales during a projected time period. The whole purpose for developing a mine or quarry production plan is to establish a schedule which will balance out ore production and waste removal in order to maintain the cost per ton of ore produced at a level which is consistent with the profit goals of the operation. Geomapping professional consultants can assist your mine or quarry management team in order to determine whether or not an alternate mine plan schedule should be considered for recovery of additional reserves or for reduction of the cost per ton of ore produced.

Corporate acquisition within the industrial mineral sector demands meticulous screening of existing plant, mine, and quarry operations in order to assess potential liability issues, as well as, the overall feasibility of realizing profit goals through the acquisition. Geomapping professionals have the technical expertise and experience to support your due diligence review team by:

  • Identifying ore quality, in-place reserves, and development / production issues
  • Assessing current and potential environmental liability issues and concerns
  • Reviewing future reclamation requirements and costs
  • Mapping the mine and quarry site for future planning and production monitoring
  • Providing liaison services for communication with local, state, & federal permit agencies
  • Supplying experts to assist your valuation appraisal team in financial feasibility studies

Geomapping professional consultants have worked both globally and locally in the exploration for new industrial mineral resources. Efforts extending over more than 20 years of practice have yielded economic deposits of marble, talc, limestone, and dolomite. Geomapping Associates Ltd. can assist you in the implementation of your exploration strategy ranging from:

  • Regional Reconnaissance Surveys in order to provide basic mapping of rock units and understanding of geological history, deposition, and tectonics
  • Exploratory Drilling and Mapping on a wide pattern for local definition of geological structure, deposit continuity, and potential ore quality
  • Reserve Extension Drilling and Mapping at existing mine and quarry operations in order to maintain both short and long term ore supply to meet your plant production goals

Once your industrial mineral resource discovery has been targeted, Geomapping professional consultants can supply you with comprehensive, site specific, planning and evaluation services for overall determination of development feasibility including

- Mine / quarry site delineation for property   acquisition
- Detailed assessment of ore quality and   marketability
- Mine planning and design
- Assessment of environmental sensitivity
- Evaluation of potential land use issues
- Extraction cost appraisal
- Production cost appraisal
- Market valuation appraisal
- Review of transportation costs

Email info@geomappingltd.com for additional information on the industrial minerals consulting services provided by Geomapping Associates Ltd.. We are interested in discussing your project today.