Services
Micon’s professional services include geology, mining engineering, metallurgy, processing, environmental management, market analysis and mineral economics.
These services are integral to the assessment of geological potential, mineral resource estimation, preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, independent reviews of mining and mineral properties, independent engineer services, economic analysis and litigation support.
Where appropriate, the results of these studies are provided in the form of Technical Reports suitable for public disclosure under Canadian National Instrument 43-101, or as Competent Person’s Reports.
Micon can assist mining companies at all stages of mineral property development from early-stage exploration, drilling and sampling, resource estimation, and technical studies, through financing and construction, and into production.
For equity investors or lenders, technical due diligence during project financing or mergers and acquisitions is undertaken, as well as in specialist assignments for property valuation and litigation support.
Geology
Micon’s geologists have a wealth of experience in the estimation of mineral resources and the assessment of exploration potential in diverse geological settings and styles of mineralisation, backed up by skills in data management and the use of state-of-the-art technical software.
Data Management and QA/QC
Due Diligence Review and Audit
Mineral Resource Estimation and Audit
Mineral Property Valuation
Mining Engineering
Underground or open pit, Micon’s mining engineers have the operational experience necessary to ensure credible, auditable mine plans, schedules and cost estimates at all levels of technical study from PEA to operation.
Mine Design, Planning and Scheduling
Drilling and Blasting
Mineral Reserve Estimation and Audit
Reconciliation of mineral reserves with actual production data is routinely carried out as part of a technical audit or due diligence exercise.
Mining Operational Audit
Metallurgy and Process Engineering
Experienced metallurgists are available to guide your metallurgical testwork program and process engineering through each stage of project development, delivering timely and cost-effective solutions.
Metallurgical Testwork Design and Management
Engineering Studies
Process and Flowsheet Design
Monitoring of Construction and Development
Mineral Economics and Market Analysis
Project cash flow projections are made at all levels of engineering study to determine potential economic viability.
Valuations of mineral properties and/or mining companies are provided for the independent determination of fair market value in support of corporate transactions or litigation.
Market analyses are conducted to provide reasoned price forecast for cash flow evaluation of mineral properties, as stand-alone market studies and for the advice of clients, and are provided for a range of metals, minerals and specialty products.
Market Analysis
Risk Assessment
Mineral Economics
Valuations of mineral properties and/or mining companies are provided for the independent determination of fair market value in support of corporate transactions or litigation.
Environmental and Social Consulting Services
Practical advice from experienced professionals to guide your project through assessment and permitting. Micon’s consultants and associates can help move your project forward.