Mine Masters

Owner-Side Mining Governance — Global

De-risking mining projects,acquisition to closure.

Independent owner-side advisory across the full mining lifecycle. No downstream commercial relationships. No conflicts of interest.

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Lifecycle Services

Owner-side advisory,from first discovery to final closure.

Independent mining lifecycle advisory across every phase of a project. No downstream commercial relationships with contractors, suppliers, or financiers.

  1. 01

    Prospecting & Exploration

    Owner-side geological and exploration advisory covering geological risk assessment, resource definition, and JORC-compliant resource verification.

  2. 02

    Ore Body Evaluations

    Independent, decision-grade ore body evaluation delivering geological assessment, data integrity review, and resource definition support.

  3. 03

    Feasibility

    Independent review of Scoping, Pre-Feasibility, and Definitive Feasibility Study documentation, with owner-side sign-off before capital is committed.

  4. 04

    Development

    Owner's Engineer and project controls advisory — capital stewardship, contractor oversight, and independent cost monitoring through development.

  5. 05

    Planning & Production

    Mine planning review, production system assessment, and operational risk management by senior practitioners with direct operational experience.

  6. 06

    Environment & Reclamation

    Mine closure planning, rehabilitation liability quantification, and progressive rehabilitation performance monitoring.

Technical Capabilities

Cross-cutting expertise,across every project stage.

Specialist advisory that applies across the full project lifecycle, independent of any single phase. No commercial relationships with equipment manufacturers, technology vendors, or mining contractors.

MES

Mining Method & Equipment Selection

Independent, decision-grade mining method and equipment selection — assessing mining methods, fleet options, and lifecycle cost. Orebody-driven, not vendor-driven.

OPU

Open Pit & Underground Specialists

Practitioner-led operational capability across open pit and underground environments — direct, hands-on experience supporting mine design and production optimisation.

PP

Production Partnerships

Independent integration advisory ensuring technologies, equipment, and systems are selected and deployed to serve the mine, not supplier incentives.

MIT

Mining Information Technology

Integration of mining software, fleet management systems, and data analytics into mine operations — practical, scalable, and aligned with site readiness.

Gate Certificates

An auditable trail,exploration to closure.

Every project gate is a risk decision point. No gate opens without a documented, owner-side signed-off instrument — each one verifiable by code alone, no portal access required.

FACFeasibility Assurance CertificateIndependent review of Scoping, PFS, and DFS studies, with owner-side sign-off before capital is committed.ORCOperational Readiness CertificateConfirms operational readiness across eight domains before first production.CCCClosure Completion CertificateThe terminal instrument of the MM-DR Series, issued by the regulator — not Mine Masters or the owner.CSRCapital Stewardship ReportIndependent cost monitoring and Owner's Engineer function, confirming capital is deployed to approved scope.ELREnvironmental & Legacy Risk RegisterRehabilitation liability quantified, funded, and progressively managed from day one.RRRRegulatory Risk RegisterPermitting, social licence, and political risk front-loaded so it never becomes a critical path constraint.GRRGeological Risk RatingIndependent verification of resource and reserve estimates — capital decisions built on orebody confidence, not assumption.

The Mine Masters Network

Decentralised expertise,delivered with accountability.

Geologists, engineers, environmental specialists, project managers, and statutory supervisors — assembled per engagement, not allocated from a fixed bench.

  1. AD

    Andrew Dawes

    Senior Geologist & Resource Specialist

    14+ years in mining, exploration, and resource estimation — copper, gold, coal, cobalt, and lithium, across open pit and underground operations.

  2. CS

    Christian Sharpe

    Operational Readiness Specialist

    40 years across mining, oil & gas, and exploration — risk management, statutory compliance, and operational performance management.

  3. MU

    Miriela Maria Ulloa Santana

    Senior Geologist — Mineralogy & Petrology

    MSc in mineralogy and petrology, with experience in geological mapping, metallogeny, and 3D geological modelling internationally.

  4. DW

    Dickson Wachira

    Senior Mining Engineer & Research Specialist

    MSc Mining Engineering, PhD candidate — mining engineering, consulting, cost estimation, and environmental engineering research.

  5. AI

    Ahmad Ibrahim

    Geologist — Mining Geology & Exploration

    MSc Geoscience (Mining Geology & Exploration), Curtin University — geological modelling, GIS, and remote sensing.

  6. SJ

    Shaun Jeyaraj

    Geotechnical Engineer & Hydrogeologist

    Pit slope stability assessment, dewatering well and piezometer design, and groundwater seepage monitoring.

  7. MH

    Maheesh Hewamana

    Civil & Structural Engineer

    BSc Civil Engineering (Structural) — retaining structures, surveying, and mine infrastructure construction.

  8. MA

    Muhammad Akmal

    Geologist — Applied Geology & Mapping

    MS Applied Geology — geological mapping, GIS data visualisation, and hydrological surface analysis.

  9. MSA

    Muhammad Sohaib Arshad

    Mining Engineer — Planning & Scheduling

    Mine planning and scheduling across Deswik, Minesight 3D, and Surpac.

Mine Masters is continuously expanding its global network of senior mining consultants across Australia and internationally.

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Engagement Model

Three ways to apply,one framework.

Mine Masters delivers the MM-DR Framework through three engagement models — matched to the depth of oversight your project needs.

  1. Continuous

    Full Lifecycle MM-DR

    Continuous owner-side advisory from exploration through closure.

  2. Targeted

    Phase Gate MM-DR

    Targeted review at defined project gates — including PFS, DFS, and acquisition due diligence.

  3. 4–6 weeks

    Rapid MM-DR Assessment

    A structured risk scan across all seven pillars, typically completed within four to six weeks.

Every engagement produces a Consolidated Risk Register, pillar-specific technical reports, an executive summary for board and investor review, a management action plan, and a gate certificate where applicable.

Get In Touch

Sovereign and institutional grade advisory,wherever your project is located.

Whether you’re exploring the MM-DR Framework, seeking feasibility assurance, requiring technical oversight, or looking for senior mining specialists — we welcome your enquiry. We typically respond within one business day.

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