Project-Based
Defined scope, deliverables, and timeline. Suitable for feasibility studies, process design and scale-up, process audits, and capital project support.
Best for:
- Feasibility studies
- Process design & scale-up
- Process audits
SERVICES
Technical expertise across the full project lifecycle.
From early stage feasibility and process development to commissioning support — senior level Technical capability applied directly at every phase.
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PGM Process Consulting
Refining optimisation and process development for Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium and Iridium — grounded in decades of hands-on plant experience across the full Precious Metals Processing value chain.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Process audits and efficiency gap analysis
Optimisation of separation and purification circuits
Troubleshooting of refining and hydrometallurgical processes
Operating parameter review and improvement
Technical support for plant expansions and debottlenecking
Analytical method review and sample preparation guidance
Why this matters
For refineries and processing plants, a 1% improvement in PGM recovery can translate to millions in additional revenue annually. Independent process expertise identifies inefficiencies that internal teams are too close to see.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Project-based · 4–16 weeks
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Process Design & Scale-Up
End-to-end process design from laboratory concept through pilot plant to full commercial scale — covering basic and detailed engineering, hydro, pyro, ion exchange, solvent extraction, electrolysis, and hybrid flowsheet technologies.
KEY ACTIVITIES
New flowsheet development and process integration
Mass and energy balance development
BFD, PFD, and P&ID preparation and review
P&ID development and review (detailed engineering)
Equipment sizing, selection, and datasheet compilation
Scale-up methodology definition (lab → pilot → commercial)
Basic engineering package preparation for pre-FEED and FEED
Detailed engineering package preparation
Control philosophy development
Why this matters
Moving from laboratory results to a bankable plant design requires rigorous scale-up methodology. Errors at this stage are exponentially more costly to fix after construction begins.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Project-based · 8–24 weeks
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Breakthrough Technology
Research, evaluation, and implementation of disruptive processing technologies — including additive manufacturing with PGMs, novel refining flowsheets, and next-generation separation processes.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Technology screening and comparative evaluation
Lab-scale test work design and supervision
Pure metal powder development for additive manufacturing
Third-party and university collaboration management
New product introduction (NPI) project management
Pilot plant design, commissioning, and operation
Why this matters
First-mover advantage in new processing technologies requires objective evaluation free from vendor bias. We assess what actually works at scale — not what looks promising in a brochure.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Project-based or retainer · 8–52 weeks
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Energy Transition & Circular Economy
Technical advisory for clients navigating the energy transition — green hydrogen process development, battery materials processing, spent lithium-ion battery recycling, and sustainability strategy.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Green hydrogen production process evaluation
Electrolyser membrane process support
Battery-grade nickel sulphate production process review
Spent lithium-ion battery recycling technology assessment
Circular economy opportunity identification for metals streams
Energy transition pathway and technology roadmap development
Why this matters
PGMs are central to the hydrogen economy and battery materials supply chain. Positioning your operation at the intersection of these trends creates long-term strategic value beyond the traditional market.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Strategy advisory · 4–12 weeks
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Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility & Financial Modelling
From pre-feasibility through to bankable feasibility studies and rigorous financial models — built by engineers who have operated the plants and understand the true cost of production.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Pre-feasibility study preparation and management
Feasibility study preparation and management
CAPEX and OPEX modelling for new and existing plants
Base case financial model development
Economic evaluation of process improvement projects
Post-investment review and variance analysis
Capital budget tracking and project cost reporting
Why this matters
Capital allocation decisions made on flawed technical assumptions destroy value. Our models are built by engineers who have operated the plants — the numbers reflect operational reality, not desk estimates.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Project-based · 3–8 weeks
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Value Chain Integration
Strategic and technical integration across the full metals value chain — from mine and concentrator through smelter, base metal refinery, and precious metals refinery to market.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Value chain mapping and metals forecasting
Production profile integration and budget alignment
Stock release and pipeline optimisation
Integration of new ore sources and feed streams
Life of Business Plan (LOBP) technical input
Cross-disciplinary stakeholder alignment
Why this matters
Misalignment between mining, processing, and refining creates pipeline losses that rarely appear in any single team's KPIs. Value chain integration identifies and captures this hidden value.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Retainer or project-based · 4–16 weeks
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Technical Due Diligence
Investor-grade technical due diligence and independent expert assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises — drawing on direct experience in corporate transactions within Precious Metals Processing.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Independent technical review of process plants and flowsheets
Assessment of capital project feasibility and risk
Evaluation of stated production capacities and recoveries
Technical input into transaction documentation
Expert witness and board-level technical reporting
Post-acquisition technical integration support
Why this matters
Investors and acquirers need independent technical validation that stated capacities, recoveries, and costs are achievable. We provide board-level assurance grounded in decades of operational experience.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Project-based · 2–6 weeks
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Base Metal Process Consulting
Processing of base metals and product innovation to support the battery and hydrogen economies — drawing on deep experience across nickel, cobalt, copper and lithium-ion battery material processes.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Base metal refining process optimisation
Battery-grade nickel sulphate production process review
Cobalt and lithium processing technology assessment
Product innovation for battery and hydrogen applications
Hydrometallurgical process design for base metals
Circular economy metal recovery process development
Why this matters
The energy transition is driving unprecedented demand for battery-grade base metals. Operations that adapt their processing to meet battery and hydrogen market specifications will capture significant long-term value.
TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT
Project-based · 4–16 weeks
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Flexible. Senior. Outcome-focused.
Every engagement is scoped around what you need to achieve — not a standard retainer package.
Ongoing Retainer
Continuous technical advisory for operational teams who need senior process expertise on call without the cost of a full-time hire.
Best for:
- Operational support
- Ongoing optimisation
- Technical advisory
Due Diligence
Investor and acquisition-facing technical assessments, prepared to institutional standard with board-level reporting.
Best for:
- M&A transactions
- Capital raises
- Investor reporting
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