Pit Optimization & Mine Economics
Every mine has one honest question: where does this operation make the most money, and what does it cost to get there? We answer it with a model you can run yourself — inputs in blue, assumptions on the page, nothing buried.
What this covers
Cutoff & product mix
Break-even and optimum cutoff analysis; product-mix economics when the same face can feed three different spec sheets.
Life-of-mine scheduling
Sequencing that maximizes discounted value instead of just emptying the permit.
NPV & cash-flow modeling
Full DCF models with sensitivity and scenario tables — price, cost, grade, and timing stress-tested before the board sees a single number.
Stripping & haul optimization
Waste timing, dump placement, and haul-profile economics; the cheapest ton is the one you never rehandle.
Fleet & equipment economics
Own-versus-contract analysis, fleet sizing, and replacement timing tied to the actual plan, not the dealer's brochure.
Deliverables
- Live Excel economic model with documented inputs
- LOM schedule with annual physicals and financials
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis with tornado charts
- Board-ready summary of the value drivers and the risks
When you need this
Before a capital commitment, during budget season, in a downturn when the plan needs to flex, or when a buyer wants to see the value story with the assumptions visible.
Start with one question
Send a short description of the site, the deal, or the problem. You get a reply within one business day and a fixed scope-and-fee letter within three.
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