Our approach to mining and mineral processing begins with a thorough understanding of the ore body and geological context. We go beyond traditional methods by integrating engineering, innovative processing techniques, and a dedication to advancing metallurgical practices. This comprehensive strategy ensures the success of our projects, with each aspect playing a crucial role.
STARK Advisory is dedicated to addressing a range of critical issues that plague the mining and mineral processing sector, hindering efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
Our Services
Concept Development and Scoping
- Geological and mineral exploration advice and mapping services
- Gap analysis and scoping studies
- Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)
- Technology and innovation consulting
- Geotechnical and sampling assessment for early-stage projects
- Preliminary resource estimation and modelling
- Strategic project evaluation and selection
- Preliminary metallurgical test work
Feasibility Study and Basic Engineering
- Comprehensive mine design and engineering
- Metallurgical test work
- Financial modelling and project economics
- Feasibility study management and reporting
- Process engineering and process flow diawgram (PFD) development
- Hybrid PFD designs
- FEED study
- Specialist ore sorting, DMS and flotation recovery circuit design
- Comminution circuit design and trade-off studies
Detailed Engineering
- Detailed engineering mine design and engineering
- Advanced simulation and modelling for PFD
- Construction planning and project scheduling
- Laboratory and pilot plant testing services
- Detailed plan layout and design
- Specialised process control and instrumentation design
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
- Detailed electrical design
- Civil and structural engineering and analysis
- Dry and wet tailings management solutions
Plant Integration, Construction and Operations Management
- Project management services
- Construction management and quality assurance
- Operational readiness and commissioning support
- Cost control and budget management
- Equipment training and workforce development
- Construction phase risk management
- Commissioning and start-up planning
- Plant performance testing and validation
- Manufacturing, legacy and reverse engineering support
Plant Process Optimisation, Technology and Operations Consulting
- Process plant optimisation and studies
- Mine to mill optimisation studies
- Economic evaluation and asset management assessment
- Brownfields process plan site visit and audits
- Operational troubleshooting and problem solving
- Technology integration and automation optimisation
- Maintenance and reliability engineering
- Production planning and scheduling optimisation
- Technology assessment and implementation
- Productivity analysis and benchmarking
- New product development
Key problems in the industry that we solve:
Ineffective processing strategies often lead to suboptimal ore recovery rates. This means that companies are unable to maximise their potential profits from the resources they extract.
There is a lack of comprehensive solutions that take into account the entire production chain. Many existing approaches fail to consider the interconnectedness of different stages and processes, which can result in inefficiencies and missed opportunities for improvement.
Standardised assessments frequently fall short in capturing the full range of project risks and opportunities. This can lead to flawed decisionmaking and hinder the overall success of mining and mineral processing operations.
Insufficient characterisation of ore bodies poses a significant challenge. Without a thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of each ore body, it becomes difficult to develop tailored and customised recovery solutions that optimise mineral recovery.
The industry is often slow to adopt the latest technologies, such as sensor-based sorting, and hybrid recovery techniques in one flow sheet, such as ore sorting, DMS and flotation. This reluctance to embrace innovation can hinder operational efficiency and limit the potential for improvement and optimisation.
Legacy practices in the mining and mineral processing sector can be environmentally taxing. There is a pressing need to shift towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices to mitigate the industry’s impact on the environment.
There are significant value-generation opportunities that are often overlooked and missed across mining and processing operations. By making the most of these untapped opportunities, companies can unlock additional value and boost their overall profitability.
Our clients and partners say
We acquired an updated stand-alone XRT plant and within a very short space of time recovered the 91O ct D-colour Lesotho Legend diamond at Letšeng. This must surely rank as one of the best ROIs that has ever been seen!
Clifford Elphick
Chief Executive Officer
Stark has enhanced and vastly improved our XRT sensor-based sorting and tracer testing for primary diamond recovery with bench scale test work, field testing and the full scale implementation of automatic, remote RFID tracer systems. This innovative approach provides further process assurance in real time.
John Armstrong
Vice President Technical Services
It’s rare to find like-minded companies that truly focus on adding value to clients. From the outset, it was effortless to work with Geoffrey and his team. We're excited to support STARK as a strategic test work partner in Southern Africa and to see the additional value that can be delivered from a hybrid ore sorting and DMS approach.
Liaan Bosman
Managing Director
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Dian Heinrich Page
Pr. Sci. Nat / M. Eng Geo Tech
Group Commercial Director
dian@stark-resources.com
+49 1728 170 726