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Many projects advance with unverified reserves, unclear mining strategies, weak engineering inputs, or cost assumptions that don’t hold up under operational pressure. TacminMadini’s Operational Readiness and Valuations framework closes these gaps by validating long-term value, confirming technical soundness, and establishing financially defendable positions before execution proceeds. Through LOM studies, owner-versus-contractor evaluations, outsourced engineering, zero-margin benchmarking, and Independent Engineer’s Reports, we equip leaders with the clarity, evidence, and risk visibility needed to move from planning to performance with confidence.

Why it matters	Long-term decisions are only as strong as the reserve base that supports them. Misclassified, outdated or unverified reserves distort mine plans, undermine project economics and weaken credibility with investors, lenders and regulators.
Our focus	We deliver disciplined Life-of-Mine studies underpinned by internationally compliant reserve declarations aligned with JORC, NI 43-101 and SAMREC. Geological confidence, modifying factors, mine planning, scheduling and project economics are fully integrated to ensure assumptions are realistic, transparent and defensible. Each LOM study reflects how the operation will genuinely perform over time.
Outcome	A reliable, investment-grade foundation for funding decisions, long-term strategy and sustainable value creation — giving leadership confidence that future plans are built on reserves that withstand scrutiny.

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Operational readiness & valuations

Operational readiness & valuations

Why it matters	Mining models are often inherited rather than chosen. Legacy assumptions about owner mining or contract mining can quietly inflate costs, constrain flexibility or dilute operational control over the life of mine. Once embedded, these decisions are difficult and expensive to reverse.
Our focus	We conduct disciplined owner-versus-contract-miner trade-off assessments that examine total cost, productivity, risk allocation, capital exposure, operational control and long-term strategy. Financial modelling is combined with operational reality to test what each approach will genuinely deliver. Where a transition is under consideration, we design practical pilot programmes that validate assumptions under real conditions before full commitment.
Outcome	Clear, evidence-based direction on the mining model that best supports cost efficiency, performance and strategic objectives — enabling informed decisions that protect value across the life of mine.

Why it matters	Engineering and planning frameworks quietly shape mine performance. Inconsistent methodologies, limited internal capacity or outdated tools can erode productivity, increase operating costs and introduce risk that compounds over time.
Our focus	We provide outsourced mine engineering and planning support across the full project lifecycle. Technical accuracy, disciplined design standards and performance-driven planning are embedded into daily decision-making, supporting safe, efficient and well-aligned operations. Our model gives clients flexible access to high-calibre expertise without the burden of permanent internal expansion.
Outcome	Stronger planning discipline, improved productivity and enhanced operational confidence — delivered through expert engineering support that scales with project needs while keeping overheads controlled.

Why it matters	Tender decisions weaken when pricing is assessed only against contractor submissions. Inflated rates, embedded margins and unrealistic assumptions can pass unchecked, setting projects up for cost overruns and commercial tension during execution.
Our focus	We develop first-principles, zero-profit pricing baselines for contract mining scopes, stripping costs back to their true operational components. This independent benchmark is used to test tendered rates, expose hidden risk, challenge assumptions and strengthen negotiation leverage before awards are made.
Outcome	Evidence-based contractor selection and sharper commercial decisions — delivering improved cost control, reduced exposure and greater confidence that awarded rates reflect the true cost of delivery.

Why it matters	Capital commitments made without full visibility carry hidden risk. Geological uncertainty, operational constraints, environmental exposure or legal non-compliance often remain obscured when reliance is placed solely on presented information rather than independent verification.
Our focus	We undertake rigorous technical due diligence across geology, mining, processing, infrastructure, environmental and legal domains. Independent Engineer’s Reports are prepared in accordance with recognised global reporting standards, providing objective analysis, risk identification and validation of assumptions. Findings are structured to meet the expectations of lenders, boards, investors and M&A teams.
Outcome	Clear, defensible insight that supports financing, acquisition and strategic decisions — reducing uncertainty, protecting capital and giving stakeholders confidence that risks are understood before commitments are made.