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IHC Mining Advisory Services (IMAS) recognises the importance of clear and sound advice during the development of any mining project. Its aim is to support customers in realising the true potenti al value of their wet-mining operati on by providing effi cient soluti ons throughout the life cycle of the project.
With an extensive track record, IMAS is able to provide advisory services throughout the enti re mining operati on.These are tailored to the explorati on and mining of specifi c commoditi es, including:• heavy mineral sands• gold• ti n• diamonds• iron sands.
In additi on to these, IMAS customers also mine coal, evaporites, phosphates and various other commoditi es. They benefi t from the knowledge and experti se IMAS has gained from over 70 years of experience in wet mining and mineral processing.
Invaluable experti se to evaluate your mining projectIMAS delivers in-depth studies, ranging from scoping level to bankable feasibility studies for the relevant commoditi es, whether the deposit lies onshore, nearshore or in deep-sea locati ons. It has a proven track record of increasing customers’ profi ts by assisti ng them in converti ng their dry truck and shovel operati ons into wet mining dredger operati ons.
IMAS mining services include:• mine method analysis and selecti on of equipment• interpretati on of soil characteristi cs and geotechnical deposit properti es• esti mati on of producti on capaciti es, pump output and sucti on performance• wave and workability analysis• setti ng up mining plan and sequence• determinati on of CAPEX and OPEX• concept design of equipment• logisti cs capability• risk analysis• plant layout• tailings handling.
IHC Mining Advisory ServicesIMAS
IHC Mining BV
P.O. Box 9, 2960 AA KinderdijkSmitweg 6, 2961 AW KinderdijkThe Netherlands T +31 88 015 26 09
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Leading the way in offshore mineral explorationIMAS has developed extensive know-how and expertise in offshore mineral exploration. It offers customers a range of services focused on the management of efficient and effective exploration programmes.
Its exploration services include:• identification and assessment of mineral resource potential• coordination of site surveys, mapping and sampling programmes• advice on regulatory and environmental reporting.
Mineral processing servicesKey to efficient wet mining systems is the optimal combination of the excavation tool and the mineral processing plant. Matching these so-called ‘games of capacity’ is a crucial design feature of our mineral processing advisory services:• analysis of wet separation techniques• process flow diagram development• mass balance calculations• capacity optimisation between extraction tool and plant• design envelope of processing plant.
Operational supportIMAS provides operational support to help customers deal with the challenges that arise after the start-up of their dredge-mining programme. Its team of experts can assist with achieving industry best practices and offer the following:• performance improvement by optimising work
methods, adjusting settings and streamlining of processes and equipment
• troubleshooting on excavating and processing equipment by root-cause analysis and providing practical solutions
• competence training of operating personnel and staff to improve their knowledge and skills to efficiently run their wet-mining project.
Due diligenceIMAS can also provide customers with technical and financial due diligence reviews for their wet-mining projects to identify important risks and critical project constraints.
Mine construction
Reserve definition
Assessmentdrilling
DefinitivefeasibilityPre-feasibility
Resource definition
Explorationdrilling
Target appraisalReconnaissancePlanning
(Pre-) scoping study
Equipmentprocurement
Time
Exploration
Evaluation
Construction
Operation
(Pre-) master plan
• mining• mineral processing• due diligence.
Evaluation studies
Exploration management
Operational support• performance improvement• troubleshooting• training• environmental control• mining area rehabilitation.
Closure and rehabilitation
Start operation
• identification and assessment of mineral resource potential• coordination of site surveys, mapping and sampling programmes• advice on regulatory and environmental reporting.
