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30 Oct, 2023
AMC’s Hill of Value® process helps our client's Canada base metal operations unlock near-term mining opportunities and more than US$1.0B in value by adopting a new cut-off grade strategy.
The JORC Code
26 Sep, 2023
AMC explores some key changes anticipated within the next JORC Code revision and explains why understanding these changes is crucial for mining success.
5 Ways To Increase Mining Profitability
25 Sep, 2023
Increased costs and low margins are squeezing mining profitability. Mining industry consultants AMC outlines five ways to improve revenue and avoid the pinch.
Navigating the Open Pit to Underground Mine Process
By Alla Bogatova 03 May, 2023
Moving from open pit to underground mining requires early, extensive planning. If underground mining is an option, don't miss our interview with Andrew Hall.
Electric Battery
25 Apr, 2023
Electric car battery raw materials are changing the way we mine. Our mining consultants share advice on finding value and operating smarter - learn more.
By Camila Rivera 25 Apr, 2023
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.
06 Feb, 2023
Finding value – and operating smarter –in the worldwide sourcing and supply of battery materials for electric vehicles
Five Key Levers to Improve Margins and Beat the Cost-Price Squeeze
27 Nov, 2022
The high metal prices that have prevailed for most of the last decade have triggered a chase for production. This has compounded the fundamental scarcity in some key inputs, such as experienced and skilled labour, and has been pushing costs up over time. But recently, this has been accelerating, due in part to Covid-locked borders and supply chain issues, geopolitical factors such as war, and most recently sky-high inflation. We are now seeing the prices for many minerals, while still relatively high, come off their recent peaks. The combined effect of increased costs and lower prices is squeezing margins.
Closing the performance gap
08 Nov, 2022
At the same time as production in the Australian mining industry is rising at an even faster rate, production costs are rising, leaving an ever-widening productivity gap.
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