MINE PLANNING & CONSULTING
Mine planning and consulting from A to Z
From the first soil sample to the first production month: we plan and manage mining projects in Sierra Leone for investors, licence holders and cooperatives. Our team combines geology, engineering and local licensing experience in one contract.
Our consulting services
Mineral exploration
Geological mapping, soil and stream sampling, pitting, trenching, auger and RC drilling. Sampling protocols that hold up in a resource report.
Resource estimation
Grade and tonnage models from your exploration data, prepared with independent geologists for investor and bank use.
Feasibility study
Scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies: mining method, plant design, capital and operating cost, cash-flow model and sensitivity analysis.
Licensing in Sierra Leone
Application and renewal of exploration and mining licences with the National Minerals Agency, environmental permits with the EPA, and community agreements.
Mine and plant design
Pit layout, haul roads, water management, processing plant flow sheet and equipment list, sized to your reserve and budget.
Project management
We run the build: procurement, equipment manufacturing, site construction, recruitment and commissioning, with weekly reporting to the owner.
A project in six steps
- 01
Target review
We assess your licence area or investment target: geology, access, existing data, legal status.
- 02
Exploration programme
Field work sized to the target, with a clear budget and decision point at the end.
- 03
Study
Scoping to feasibility, depending on project size. Delivered as a bankable document.
- 04
Permits
Mining licence, environmental licence, community development agreement.
- 05
Build
Equipment from our workshop or sourced, site construction and staff training.
- 06
Commissioning and handover
Ramp-up to name-plate capacity, then handover to your team or continued operation by us.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a mining licence in Sierra Leone?
Licences are issued by the National Minerals Agency under the Mines and Minerals Development Act 2022. The path usually runs from a reconnaissance or exploration licence to a small-scale or large-scale mining licence, each with its own fees, work programme and environmental requirements. We prepare and file the application and handle the follow-up.
How long does a feasibility study take?
A scoping study for a small alluvial project takes [4 to 8] weeks. A full feasibility study for a hard-rock project takes [6 to 12] months, mainly driven by drilling and metallurgical test work.
Can you work on projects outside Sierra Leone?
Yes. Besides Sierra Leone we have connected operations and partners in Liberia, Mali, DR Congo and Madagascar and run exploration, studies and project management there with local teams.
What does mine planning cost?
We quote a fixed fee per phase after the target review. Exploration and drilling are billed on programme, studies at a fixed price.
CONTACT
Have a licence or a target?
Send us the location and any existing data. We come back with a proposed programme and a fixed price for the first phase.