Royce McAuslane

Director, Principal Consultant: Project Development

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Royce has over 20 years’ experience in delivering technically and financially robust studies and projects for precious- and base-metal projects in a range of greenfield and brownfield locations across Africa, Asia and Australia.

He has delivered studies from Scoping through to Feasibility with project capital values of US$50M - US$2.5B. In addition, Royce has transitioned multiple studies to projects and ultimately operational outcomes. A focus on getting the right people working in the right areas of each project had led to project outcomes than can be relied upon by all stakeholders.

Michael Davis

Director, Principal Consultant: Process

Michael has 30 years’ experience in the design and operation of mineral processing projects. He understands the full project life cycle from discovery, definition, design, commissioning, operation through to closure. He has worked for both Operating and Engineering Service companies and has a strong understanding of the key drivers for both in the Project space, with ultimate accountability to Operations.

Michael has extensive global mining experience on studies, projects and operations in Australia, Africa, Asia and the Americas as both an in-house consultant and senior management with several EPCM companies.

RSC provides geological consulting, exploration management and contract geological services to the global mining and exploration industry. Its team includes geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, resource professionals, project managers, data management and GIS professionals.

RSC has experience in all stages of the mining cycle, from early stage exploration through to development, and initial production, on and to full-scale operation. It has worked in a wide range of locations with a variety of commodities, both on and offshore. RSC’s major offices are based in Australia and New Zealand, with support offices in Africa and Asia. RSC clients include private and listed companies ranging from junior explorers to major mining houses.

RSC works with MineScope Services to provide expert support for resource definition drill planning, geological modelling and mineral resource estimation.

Rescology offers specialist environment and social services to resource companies in Australia and overseas. They consider the integration of environmental and social components essential, and believe these two components are inextricably linked to sustaining value on projects. They are passionate about building local content, mentoring, and transferring skills. Broad multicultural and international experience equips them well for developing strategy, engaging with stakeholders and building partnerships. Rescology’s core expertise comprises of exploration, impact assessment, government and community relations, rehabilitation and mine closure in gold, copper, graphite, diamonds, base metals, rare earths, mineral sands, iron ore and gas.

GoldFern is an Australian-based specialist mining consultancy focussed on mining engineering and corporate support for Australian, South American, African and Asian companies. Commencing operations in 2003, it has a diverse client base with a strong focus on gold. GoldFern has established relationships with associated and major consulting groups and has worked with MineScope Services on several studies. Its diverse underground and open-pit experience, including management of large and small operations, is strongly client-focussed.

Sivad International has worked closely with MineScope Services to provide Security and Occupational Health and Safety services to mining companies working throughout Africa, South America and Asia. Through risk-based assessments, Sivad International develops “fit-for-purpose” security solutions for its clients, working closely with the client’s teams on the ground to produce workable security operating procedures that support day-to-day operations. Sivad International fosters a proactive safety culture on sites which becomes integral to the organization. “Safety is not optional, it is a life essential.”

Sustain Consulting is an owner-managed integrated risk consulting company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 2015. The company offers specialist skills to address client-specific requirements in areas such as Sustainable Development, Occupational Health & Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Environmental and Quality (SD-HSSEQ). Sustain has an integrated and optimised approach to permitting processes, management systems development, implementation, and other related areas.  Sustain’s integrated approach is strengthened by our proprietary Integrated Assurance Protocol ("SustainIAP"), which incorporates various international best-practice standard requirements in the SD-HSSEQ field.  SustainIAP is in-house proprietary software, developed by Sustain, and it provides a full suite of functionality for SD-HSSEQ auditing, due diligence, feasibility studies, permitting, reporting, and statistical and comparative analysis, and also offers a state-of-the-art corrective action module.