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With over 200 mining consultants globally with strategic planning and site experience, we work with you to deliver results in every mining method and commodity.

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Deswik consulting

Turning mining challenges into opportunities

As one of the largest mining engineering consultancies, we leverage our extensive experience to transform your mining challenges into opportunities. By blending local insights with industry expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and enhance asset performance.


We are one of the largest mining engineering consultancies, and with that comes a wealth of experience.

Why Trust Deswik

Mining expertise that drives real results

Our mining consultants bring together technical precision and practical expertise to empower your mine site. We partner with you to uncover efficiencies and drive sustainable growth in your mine planning.

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A team of 200+ mining consultants

Our team of experienced consultants bring vast hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge to every project.

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Global presence across 6 regions

We offer practical insights that address local challenges while considering global best practices.

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Specialized knowledge in every mining method and commodity

Our team is skilled in all mining approaches, delivering tailored solutions for each project's specific needs.

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Proven impact across diverse projects

Through integrated software and expert strategies, we deliver faster, more accurate results that drive sustainable growth.

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Scalable solutions for evolving needs

We adapt our teams and resources to ensure a seamless delivery for your project, regardless of size or complexity.

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Collaborative problem solving

We work closely with our clients and combining global insights with industry-leading tools to solve complex problems and deliver real results.

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A holistic approach to mine planning

We integrate design, scheduling, and optimization to deliver efficient, seamless workflows and drive long-term success.
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A team of 200+ mining consultants

Our team of experienced consultants bring vast hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge to every project.

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Global presence across 6 regions

We offer practical insights that address local challenges while considering global best practices.

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Specialized knowledge in every mining method and commodity

Our team is skilled in all mining approaches, delivering tailored solutions for each project's specific needs.

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Proven impact across diverse projects

Through integrated software and expert strategies, we deliver faster, more accurate results that drive sustainable growth.

scalable icon

Scalable solutions for evolving needs

We adapt our teams and resources to ensure a seamless delivery for your project, regardless of size or complexity.

collaborative icon

Collaborative problem solving

We work closely with our clients and combining global insights with industry-leading tools to solve complex problems and deliver real results.

holistic icon

A holistic approach to mine planning

We integrate design, scheduling, and optimization to deliver efficient, seamless workflows and drive long-term success.
Our expertise

A pathway to precision and progress

Our mining consultants optimize designs, schedules, and in-depth analyses for both surface mining and underground mining. With practical expertise and advanced tools, we deliver clear, actionable insights that drive performance and build in-house capability.

Mine Planning, Design, & Scheduling

We use our integrated toolkit for various tasks, including auditing geological models, creating mine designs and schedules, and delivering economic and scenario analyses. Our processes yield rapid, accurate results with transparent analysis and reporting, complemented by 3D animations that visualize the mining sequence. This ensures insights are accessible to all stakeholders, from the mining face to the boardroom.

For clients looking to develop in-house capabilities, we offer involvement in project delivery, processes, software models, and training to empower ongoing planning in your daily operations.


Expertise

  • Backfill Design
  • Cave Flow Modeling
  • Dozer Push Plans
  • Dragline Optimization
  • Dump Design
  • Medium-Term Planning
  • Mine Design and Planning
  • Open Pit Drill and Blast Designs
  • Pit and Phase Design
  • Reconciliation
  • Resource and Reserving
  • Short Interval Control Planning
  • Short-Range Mine Planning and Scheduling
  • Stope Optimizer Runs
  • Survey Assistance
  • Survey Emergency Plans
  • Underground Drill and Blast Designs
  • Ventilation Design

Meet our team

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Dalton Moncion

MINING CONSULTANT North America
  • 6+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in undergound mining
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada (P.Eng)
  • Methods: Large open stoping, narrow vein
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Platinum, Palladium

Luke Babao

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 20 Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground mining
  • Methods: Room and pillar, underhand cut and fill, large open stoping, narrow vein, SLC and block caving.
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper.

Josh Duforest

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT Europe
  • 6+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground mining
  • Methods: Large Open Stoping, Sublevel Stoping and Narrow Vein
  • Commodity Experience: Aggregates, Copper, Gold, Nickel, Silver, Zinc
  • Country Experience: Finland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Zambia

Software Implementation

Our mining consultants assist with software integration across all project phases, from pre-planning to close-out. By leveraging insights from past implementations, along with proven change management strategies and professional training, our consultants help you minimize disruptions and maximize the value of your software investment.


Expertise

  • Deswik Model Builds
  • Needs Assessment
  • System Integration
  • Change Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Data Migration
  • Customization
  • Process Automation
  • Performance Optimization
  • Ongoing Support
  • Stakeholder Engagement

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Alex Greenhalgh

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 10+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializing in underground mining and Data Management
  • Methods: Stoping, narrow vein and block caving
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Copper, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Tungsten and Coal

Graham MacRae

Technical Lead – Operational Products North America
  • 14+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground mining
  • Methods: Long hole open stoping, Transverse stoping, Avoca mining, cut and fill, Long Room Continuous Mining, Panel Chevron Mining, Narrow vein, Dragline Mining, Dredge Mining, Sub Level Caving.
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Platinum, Potash, Phosphate.

Daniel Thomas

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 20+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specialises in open cut and underground coal.
  • Methods: Strip | Open Pit | Terrace Mining; Bord and Pillar, Longwall.
  • Short, Medium and Long Term Mine Planning; Design & Scheduling; Drill & Blast; Landform and Haulage.
  • Commodity Experience: Coal, Gold, Copper

Scoping, Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility

Our mining consultants empower our clients with transparent and auditable results empower to make informed investment decisions at every stage of feasibility. We have expertise in concept development, risk management, and optimization ensures practical solutions for mine planning, production, and closure.

Deswik’s collaborative approach enhances engineering detail and supports confident, data-driven decision-making.


Expertise

  • Cut-off Grade Optimization Studies
  • Caving Studies
  • BEV Studies
  • Electrification Studies
  • Haulage Studies
  • Pit and Phase Optimization
  • Scheduling and Sequencing
  • Geotechnical Considerations
  • Environmental and Rehabilitation Planning
  • Economic and Risk Evaluations
  • Stakeholder Reporting

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Wei Liang

Technical lead – Underground Mining North America
  • 18+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in undergound mining
  • Methods: Cut and fill, open stoping, narrow vein, and block caving
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Zinc, Nickel, Copper, Platinum-group, Potash

Freddie de Bruin

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT Africa
  • 30 Years of Mining Experience: Specializes in Surface mining
  • Methods: Truck and Shovel, Dozer operation, Mine rehabilitation
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Coal, Rutile, Diatomaceous Earth

Cristián Anabalón

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT South America
  • Almost 20 years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground mining
  • Methods: All mining underground methods, Supported, unsupported and caving methods.
  • Commodity Experience: Precious metals, industrial metal, including Lead, Coal, Lithium, rare earths.
  • Country Experience: South America, Central America, Mexico and Canada.
  • Languages: Spanish, Portuguese and English

Mine Planning Optimization

Our mining consultants can optimize mine planning processes to enhance your site's productivity and efficiency. We identify opportunities for improvement and deliver tailored solutions that align with your operational goals.

Our experts work closely with clients to refine workflows, integrate best practices, and streamline planning activities, unlocking your site's full potential.


Expertise

  • Life of Mine Design, Planning and Optimization
  • Mine Planning Optimization
  • Mine Sequencing and Schedule Optimization
  • Pit Optimization
  • Pit to Port Optimization
  • Schedule Blending
  • Schedule Optimization
  • Underground Mine Planning Optimization
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Scheduling Optimization
  • Cut-Off Grade Optimization
  • Process Mapping
  • Integration of Design and Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation
  • Value Chain Optimization
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Technology Implementation
  • Risk Mitigation

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Patrick Braden

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT AND TEAM LEAD North America
  • 8+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in undergound mining
  • Methods: Under/overhand cut and fill, Longhole stoping, Room and pillar, Narrow vein
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Nickel, Copper, Salt

Manos Kyriazis

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT Europe
  • 18+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in both underground and surface mine design and planning, technology implementation and process improvement, as well as mine plan optimization.
  • Methods: Long Hole Open Stoping, Block and Sub-Level Caving, Drift – Cut and Fill, Room and Pillar, Long Wall Panel, Open Pit, Terrace and Strip mining.
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Potash, industrial minerals.

Italo Koyama

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT South America
  • 15 Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Strategic mine planning
  • Skills: Value optimization, Due diligence, Risk analysis, Mineral Reserves Audits
  • Commodity Experience: Iron ore, Gold, Copper, Polymetallic, Nickel, Lithium, Coal, Phosphate and Bauxite

Equipment Selection & Optimization

Our mining consultants develop comprehensive models to evaluate equipment selection scenarios across the entire mining process. We integrate mining methods and analyze interactions in our plans to prevent bottlenecks and improve efficiency.

With a focus on total value optimization, we provide the insights needed for confident, value-based decisions.

Expertise

  • Equipment Selection Scenarios
  • Fleet Optimization
  • Operational Cost Analysis
  • Performance Modeling
  • Compatibility Assessment
  • Technology Integration
  • Bottleneck Reduction
  • Lifecycle Analysis
  • Environmental Considerations
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

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Andre Stengl

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT & PRACTICE LEAD APAC
  • 20+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in Surface mining – Metal and Coal.
  • Methods: Strip | Open Pit | Terrace Mining, Pit Optimization, Short, Mid & long-term planning
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Copper, Coal, Diamond, Phosphate, Oil Sands

Kevin Braund

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 30+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specialising in Surface Mining – Coal and Metals
  • Methods: Strip | Open Pit | Terrace Mining, Pit Optimization, Mid & Long-Term Planning
  • Commodity Experience: Coal, Gold, Silver, Copper, Phosphate

Shane Bellamy

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT AND TEAM LEAD APAC
  • 20 Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in surface mining
  • Methods: Strip Mining – Dragline, Truck & Shovel, Cast/Doze/Excavate; Terrace Mining
  • Skills: Mine Planning, Design & Scheduling (Short, Medium & Long Term); Dragline Planning and Optimisation; Mine Closure Planning; Business Plan Development; Pit Optimisation
  • Commodity Experience: Coal

Technical Due Diligence, Peer Reviews & Audits

Our consultants can conduct independent reviews of mine plans to help you make more informed decisions about risks and opportunities. We leverage advanced analytics and learnings from past projects to uncover discrepancies and provide robust, principle-based guidance and actionable recommendations.

Expertise

  • Due Diligence
  • Strategic Mine Plan Reviews
  • Operational Performance Audits
  • Resource and Reserve Audits
  • Geotechnical Stability Assessments
  • Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies
  • Economic and Feasibility Analysis Reviews
  • Process and Workflow Audits
  • Regulatory Compliance Reviews
  • Technology Implementation Audits
  • Mine Plan Validation and Optimization Reviews
  • Stakeholder Reporting and Communication
  • Tailings and Waste Management Audits
  • Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

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Dan Cassidy

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT AND TEAM LEAD APAC
  • 20+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground mining
  • Methods: Room and pillar, underhand cut and fill, large open stoping, narrow vein, SLC and block caving
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Coal, Gypsum, Antimony, Diatomaceous Earth

Damien Hersant

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 30+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializing in operational and technical elements of underground mining
  • Methods: Large and small scale open stoping, benching, SLC and block caving
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Uranium, Diamonds, PGMs

Ian Neilsen

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 20+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in opencut mining and closure projects
  • Methods: Strip | Open Pit | Terrace Mining; Pit Optimization, Short, Medium & long-term planning; Developing Scheduling and Landform & Haulage models; Progressive and Integrated Mine Closure Planning
  • Commodity Experience: Coal (Metallurgical & Thermal)

Mine Rehabilitation, Water Catchment Analysis & Closure

Our consultants provide critical support to help clients meet evolving environmental standards, offering insights into mine options and risks. Our expertise includes reshaping waste dumps for better legacy management, overseeing disturbance and rehabilitation activities, and conducting hydrological analysis to map drainage lines, catchment polygons, and spill points. Rehabilitation schedules, cost projections, and financial assurance estimates ensure our clients are equipped for efficient closure planning and compliance. By combining 3D animations, geospatial analysis, and detailed schedule and cost reporting, we enhance communication with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.


Expertise

  • Closure and Reclamation Design and Scheduling
  • Environmental Flow Modeling
  • Mine Closure and Rehabilitation Planning
  • Rehabilitation Designs
  • Tailings Reclamation Scheduling
  • Hydrological Modeling
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
  • Vegetation and Soil Management
  • Spill Point and Drainage Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits
  • Stakeholder Reporting and Communication
  • Financial Assurance Planning
  • Post-Closure Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Risk Assessments for Rehabilitation and Closure

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Hein Fourie

CONSULTING MANAGER Africa
  • 25+ Years of Mining Consulting Experience: Specializes in Open pit mining
  • Methods: Truck and Shovel, Dozer operation, Mine rehabilitation.
  • Commodity Experience: Coal, Platinum, Gold, Lithium and Graphite.

Shale Masindi

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT Africa
  • 10+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground mining and Surface mining
  • Methods: Room and pillar, Narrow tabular, Truck and Shovel, Long hole open stoping, Mine rehabilitation
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Manganese, Copper, Iron Ore, Platinum, Diamond

Edgar Mashilwane

MINING CONSULTANT Africa
  • 6+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in underground and open pit mining
  • Methods: Room and pillar, Open Pit, Quarrying, Underhand cut and fill, Sub Level Stoping, Conventional Narrow Reef
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Platinum, Copper, Coal, Zinc, Iron ore, Manganese, Aggregates

Ongoing Engineering & Training Support

Our consultants assist with software training to empower teams with hands-on training to confidently use tools and processes, ensuring they achieve maximum efficiency. Tailored mentoring, delivered on-site or in-office, provides expert guidance specific to operational needs.

Our support includes annual process reviews to refine workflows and enhance functionalities. By sharing expert knowledge, we help teams optimize mine planning and drive continuous improvement.

Expertise

  • Change Management
  • Deswik Software Training
  • Management Consulting
  • Mine Data Analytics
  • Mine Data Clean-up
  • Mine Process Digitization
  • Mine Planning Health Check
  • NGER's Reporting
  • Operational Geological Services
  • Over-the-Shoulder One-on-One Training
  • Power BI Solutions
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Project Review and Optimization
  • Schedule Model Build
  • Schedule Review and Simplification
  • Site Secondment
  • On-Site Mentoring
  • Customized Training Programs
  • Process Optimization
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Technical Support
  • Skill Development
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Performance Reviews

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Benjamin Williams

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 20+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specialist in underground coal & metals mining, with exposure to surface coal and metals planning
  • Skills: Project management, enterprise data management, integrated planning models, financial modelling, process design and development, training systems.
  • Methods: large open stoping, narrow vein, room and pillar, longwall & place change, surface coal strip & terrace.
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Coal

Ben Gardiner

SENIOR MINING CONSULTANT - SUPPORT APAC
  • 10+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializing in underground mining, and the building of schedule models / mine planning systems.
  • Methods: Open stoping, bord and pillar, narrow vein, remnant mining.
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Platinum, Iron Ore

Andrey Cherepanov

Territory Manager Europe
  • 20+ Years of Mining and Geology Experience: Specializes in Exploration, UG mining and Mine Management.
  • UG Methods: Sublevel Caving.
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Manganese.
  • Country Experience: Russia, Northern Africa, Australia and the UK.
  • Languages: Russian and English

Pumped Hydro & Civil Tunneling

Our consultants specialize in 3D model federation, feasibility studies, design optimization, 4D scheduling, and permit-to-tunnel management for pumped hydro and civil tunneling.

We tailor systems to manage and centrally store data, ensuring easy access, reliability, and seamless project collaboration. With expertise in underground excavation, water storage, and geological assessments, we help enhance project viability and reduce risks.

Expertise

  • Feasibility Studies & Site Selection
  • Tunnel Design & Excavation Planning
  • Model Federation
  • Digital Twin
  • Permit to Tunnel (PTT)
  • Geotechnical & Hydrogeological Assessments
  • Rock Mechanics & Ground Support Design
  • Hydraulic Modeling & Pumping System Optimization
  • Construction Methodologies & Equipment Selection
  • Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management & Mitigation Strategies
  • Schedule & Cost Optimization
  • Operational Planning & Asset Lifecycle Management

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James Walton

MINING CONSULTANT - SURVEY APAC
  • 15+ Years of Mining and Tunnelling Experience: Specializes in Underground Surveying
  • Methods: Underground Hard Rock Mining, Roadheader and Drill and Blast Tunnelling
  • Commodity Experience: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Uranium

Sarah Cassidy

PRINCIPAL MINING CONSULTANT APAC
  • 20+ Years of Mining Engineering Experience: Specializes in hard rock undergound mining
  • Methods: Large open stoping, narrow vein, SLC and block caving
  • Commodity Experience: Base Metals, Copper, Gold, Uranium, Nickel, Coal, Iron Ore, Quarry Material

Richard Hawkey

SENIOR CONSULTANT - TECHNICAL SALES APAC
  • 15+ Years of Tunneling and Civil Experience: Specializes in underground infrastructure and pumped hydro
  • Methods: Drill and blast, roadheader, TBM, M&E, road and rail fit-out
  • Sector Experience: Pumped Hydro, Tunneling, Coal Mining, LNG Plant
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