Our Services
Mining Engineering
VBKOM Canada’s comprehensive approach to Mining Engineering combines practical operational experience with advanced mine planning skills. Our team’s expertise in leading software packages and custom programming enables us to offer tailored, reliable solutions that meet the specific requirements of a diverse clientele, from junior miners to listed corporations.
We specialize in pit, fleet, and hauling optimization studies for both underground and opencast mines, with a strong focus on achieving the production targets that deliver the greatest value to our clients’ operations. Our diverse team of Mining Engineers brings extensive experience from projects involving ultra-deep mines as well as large, complex opencast operations. Leveraging our expertise in the production and project environments, we provide our clients with advice that is not only practical but also economically viable.
Additional Areas of Expertise
VBKOM Canada’s metallurgical expertise helps clients optimize their mineral extraction processes, identify untapped markets, and deliver tailored solutions that maximize value.
With a strong foundation in plant operations, our team leverages advanced simulation capabilities to optimize processes. Our global experience encompasses a wide array of processing technologies, such as refineries, concentrators, and dense media separation.
Process Engineering
VBKOM Canada utilizes advanced software to develop comprehensive simulations of greenfield and brownfield metallurgical plants. This allows us to deliver evidence-based solutions to clients working with a variety of mineral resources. By incorporating geological, mining, metallurgical, and ore characterization data, our process engineering services produce geometallurgical outputs that enable our team to optimize mine planning as well as facilitate the execution of trade-off studies, sensitivity analysis, and financial modeling.
Plant Optimization Modeling
Our plant optimization services enable clients to evaluate different scenarios to achieve the best possible outcome in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, process debottlenecking, and environmental responsibility.
Our mission is to optimize complex operations by seamlessly integrating people, processes, technology, and infrastructure across green- and brownfields mining projects.
Simulation and Decision Support
We specialize in HAZOPs (1-3 and HAZCON), discrete-event simulations, and data-based operational enhancements.
Operational Readiness
VBKOM Canada offers a comprehensive Operational Readiness service, designed to ensure seamless transitions and optimal performance. Our technical solutions cover the entire project life cycle, from initial concept development through to implementation and ramp-up. On the operational side, we specialize in stakeholder alignment, user requirement definition, and operational readiness planning, culminating in a smooth operational handover and ongoing support.
Our geological expertise spans a broad range of commodities, including precious metals, platinum group metals, bulk metals, and base metals. We provide comprehensive geological services to exploration companies, investors, and the broader mining industry.
Mineral Resource Estimation
VBKOM Canada adheres to international reporting standards for Mineral Resource estimation including JORC, SAMREC, NI 43-101, and S-K 1300. We employ advanced statistical and geostatistical techniques, tailored to specific commodities and geological domains. Our Mineral Resource estimates and classifications include comprehensive validation, taking into account factors such as database quality, QA/QC procedures, geological continuity, population, and spatial variability.
Code-Compliant Reporting
With extensive experience in Mineral Resource reporting, VBKOM Canada’s geology team is well-versed in the requirements of JORC, SAMREC, NI 43-101, and S-K 1300. We deliver high-quality Competent/Qualified Persons’ Reports that are suitable for capital raising and submission to relevant stock exchanges.
VBKOM Canada provides a comprehensive range of exploration services, from initial prospecting to advanced exploration.
- Prospecting and Research: Conducting desktop studies to identify target commodities and locations.
- Early Exploration: Based on the desktop study, developing an early exploration plan and undertaking fieldwork to gather information.
- Target Assessment: Analyzing field data to understand the geology and identify potential mineral deposits.
- Advanced Exploration: Creating a drilling and sampling plan to prove mineralization and define the deposit.
Successful project delivery is the priority for our internationally accredited team of Project Managers who deliver Project Studies across the entire Mining Value Chain (from Concept to DFS) with the support of our team of Project Support Consultants. We are passionate about ensuring that Project Management best practice and international standards underpin the project life cycle from planning through to close-out.
As mining projects are inherently complex, navigating their challenges requires a strategic approach. Our robust risk management solutions provide the necessary tools and insights to empower informed decision-making throughout the project life cycle. By leveraging our expertise in qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, we help clients mitigate risks, optimize project outcomes, and ensure long-term success.
VBKOM Canada is well-versed in the mineral reporting requirements for the TSX and NYSE, ensuring compliance with the required standards. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts scientifically analyze mineral assets, concisely packaging technical information into reliable reports. We ensure material, accurate, and up-to-date disclosures for issue to investors. Our experienced Qualified Persons meet NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 requirements for independent reporting at all stages of your exploration and mining projects.
Additionally, we have a deep understanding of international reporting standards such as the JORC Code, the SAMREC Code as well as other jurisdictional reporting requirements, enabling us to support clients with projects globally.
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VBKOM and The Boiler Room have partnered to deliver the ultimate Project Management training solution for the mining industry. Our Project Management for Mining course offers AI-powered instruction in a dynamic and interactive online setting. By integrating a deep understanding of the mining cycle and projects, we provide a comprehensive learning experience that incorporates mining-specific examples, case studies, and terminology. Leveraging over 20 years of expertise, The Boiler Room’s engaging e-learning platform allows you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, ensuring you adaptively acquire this valuable skill.
