Project recovery: Project First Response
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Project First Response
“When mining projects stall, we respond—fast, fair, and in control.”
Summary overview:
TacminMadini’s Project First Response is a structured service designed to recover distressed mining projects through targeted intervention across both commercial and operational fronts. Whether the root cause is a claim dispute, misaligned scope, stalled progress, or underperforming contractors, this service provides the clarity, structure, and momentum needed to move forward. Delivered through four focused categories—Claims Review & Alignment, Claims Resolution Support, Resource Realignment & Flow, and Recovery Planning & Deployment—Project First Response enables mining owners, contractors, and investors to resolve disputes, stabilise execution, and restore confidence before further damage occurs.
Claims Review & Alignment
Resolving disputes and restoring commercial clarity
TacminMadini collaborates with mine owners and contractors to resolve cost disputes, clarify scopes, and align expectations that hinder progress. Drawing on real-world execution experience, we apply transparent, first-principles cost validation and shadow bidding to unpack the basis of each claim, test its merit, and distinguish entitlement from exposure. This enables structured, defensible realignment of commercial expectations, resulting in clearer scope, restored alignment, and delivery continuity.
Key outcomes:
- Independent validation of claims and commercial exposures
- Resolution of disputes via defensible, transparent analysis
- Reduced risk of project standstills or legal escalation
- Clearer scope definitions and restored commercial clarity
Claims Resolution Support
Clarifying entitlements and avoiding escalation
When commercial disagreements threaten progress, TacminMadini provides structured support to clarify positions and resolve disputes. We assess the timing, validity, and proportionality of each claim against contractual commitments and delivery realities. Working closely with project teams and legal advisors, we conduct independent fact-finding, test claim defensibility, and develop a balanced resolution roadmap. Our findings are grounded in contract execution realities, not assumptions—enabling faster resolution, reduced tension, and renewed commercial alignment.
Key outcomes:
- Clear, independent pathway to dispute resolution
- Faster negotiation and reduced risk of escalation
- Stronger alignment between contract terms and project realities
- Reduced legal exposure and more productive stakeholder relationships
Resource Realignment & Flow
Optimising existing inputs to recover momentum
Delays and underperformance can often be addressed without bringing in additional resources. TacminMadini works on-site to identify inefficiencies across crews, equipment, and workflows, building a clear picture of where capacity is being lost. We map out underutilised assets, reduce duplication, and resolve coordination gaps between client and contractor teams. Through collaborative alignment of schedules and work fronts, we restore delivery flow while preventing disruption to existing roles and responsibilities.
Key outcomes:
- Immediate productivity uplift using current workforce and assets
- Reduction in idle time, rework, and resource inefficiencies
- Accelerated progress toward recovery targets
- Improved coordination across client and contractor teams
Recovery Planning & Deployment
Stabilising execution and regaining control
TacminMadini’s on-site diagnostic provides a fast-tracked, structured approach to project recovery. We identify the root causes of delay, assess performance gaps, and deliver a realistic short-term recovery framework tailored to site conditions and available resources. Our process includes the coordination of recovery tasks, reinforcement of critical work fronts, and improved communication across operational interfaces. Our aim is to stabilise delivery without disruption—restoring flow, visibility, and confidence in the execution environment while enabling teams to refocus on priority targets and deliver measurable
Key outcomes:
- Diagnostic clarity on project performance gaps
- Structured action plan to stabilise and recover delivery
- Reduced risk of further slippage or rework
- Optional proposal for ongoing support or embedded leadership
Commercial terms and activiation
| Category | Fee (from) | Duration | Mobilisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claims & Dispute Resolution (1) | AUD 35,000 + GST | 30 days | Within 7 working days |
| Field Stabilisation & Recovery (2) | AUD 35,000 + GST | 30 days | Within 7 working days |
Exclusions: Fees exclude travel, accommodation, and any third-party services outside the agreed scope. Additional work beyond the structured deliverables will be scoped and quoted separately.
(1) For projects with unresolved claims or scope disputes requiring structured commercial review.
(2) For projects facing delays or on-site issues needing operational stabilisation.
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