From one operation to more.
WHAT CONSTRAINS GROWTH
Capital Title holdings Technical capability Equipment Market access
WHAT TO IMPROVE BEFORE EXPANDING
Cost per tonne Plant availability Recovery Product quality and consistency
WHY
They increase margin from the existing operation without new capital.
WHAT ADDING PROCESSING PROVIDES
Higher value per tonne sold.
WHY IT MATTERS
Selling raw material captures the least value in the chain.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE INVESTING IN PROCESSING
Whether buyers pay enough more for the processed product Whether you can operate it Power and water requirements
WHAT ADDITIONAL TITLES PROVIDE
Reserves extending the life of the business.
WHY IT MATTERS
Every deposit is finite, and a business with one deposit has a defined end.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Remaining reserves at current production, expressed in years.
WHAT TO PLAN
Replacement of reserves before they are exhausted.
WHAT DIVERSIFICATION PROVIDES
Reduced exposure to a single mineral price.
WHAT CONTRACT SERVICES PROVIDE
Revenue from equipment and capability during quiet periods.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Drilling, haulage or crushing for others.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT BEFORE GROWING
Operating procedures Safety procedures Maintenance schedules Production and despatch controls
WHY
They are what allow a second operation to run without you.
WHAT TO MEASURE
Cost per tonne Production against plan Safety performance Reserves remaining
WHAT TO PROTECT
Title validity and safety record.
