A Mining management and consultancy company that provides effective solutions to the global mining industry.
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HowardPlan provides specialised consulting services to its mining and infrastructure clients in a number of specialised fields such as executive management, mine development, operations optimisation and improvements, mine ownership and public and private fundraising in addition to its portfolio of project management and engineering services. The profile and extent of specialist services provided is tailored to suit the client’s business or project requirements.
HowardPlan offers a portfolio of consulting modules that are geared to focus on significantly improving the client’s bottom line through strategic and tactical interventions. The company has provided professional services that have contributed significant value to a large number of ventures undertaken by its clients across a broad spectrum of countries and commodities.
Within HowardPlan there is experience extending across all aspects of the mining spectrum including operational, executive management, and capital project execution. Specifically there is considerable experience in the design, construction and management of large capital projects. HowardPlan ensures that particular attention is given to the quality of project front-end loading and thus to the creation of cost-effective and ideally fit-for-purpose world-class business focused solutions.
HowardPlan’s suite of professional services spans the entire range of project and business lifecycles, encompassing Scoping/Concept/PEA, Pre-feasibility, and Feasibility studies through mining implementation projects including operational ramp up, stay-in-business projects, and mine closure.
Mineral exploration, geological studies, Competent Persons Reports, Resource estimation, Resource to Reserve determinations, due diligence, management consulting, business or project rescue and audits, strategic planning and value management, environmental studies.
Mine design and scheduling, ventilation and refrigeration, geotechnical analyses and rock engineering, hydrogeology and hydrology, metallurgy and process engineering, quantity surveying services, QA/QC services, and multidisciplinary engineering including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering and design.
Project and engineering management, owner representative functions, operational readiness, peer review, capex and opex modelling, risk management, and financial modelling.
Mine and plant optimisation, and stay-in-business projects.
These services are applied using different models or roles depending on the client’s requirements including owner's representative, project partnership, and variations of the EPCM model. HowardPlan delivers its project specific and tailored services through integrated teams. These comprise expertise and skill drawn from its core business, supplemented by contributions from a network of strategic partners who provide specialist services. HowardPlan’s project managers are accredited project management professionals (PMP’s) with technical qualifications complemented by project experience.
A highly respected consultant in the mining industry, with decades of experience spanning mining operations, strategic planning, project development, and resource management. With a deep understanding of the global mining sector, I have worked extensively with mining companies, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability across diverse mining environments
For decades, my expertise covers both surface and underground mining operations, with a strong focus on mine optimization, production efficiency, cost management, and the implementation of best practices in safety and environmental stewardship. Over the course of my career, I have successfully contributed to the planning, development, and execution of complex mining projects across a range of commodities, providing strategic guidance that enables organizations to navigate technical, operational, regulatory, and commercial challenges in highly competitive markets.
My leadership, industry knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned me recognition as a trusted advisor in the mining sector, dedicated to supporting responsible resource development, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation for clients and stakeholders worldwide.
Technical expertise has been provided across the various commodities.