An effective mining plan revolves around the improvement of operating margins through maximization of ore recovery and production capacity while minimizing waste extraction, haul distance, downtime, and other cost factors. The Lonquist Team can assist in the development or improvement of a long-term resource utilization strategy to optimize profitable recovery of mineral reserves.

• Resource Utilization Strategy

• Market Analysis & Supply Studies

• Pit Layout Design & Scheduling

• Spoil Management

 Our mobile testing lab is designed to operate on-site during calibration of the material processing cycle for new or expanded mining projects. Quick and consistent access to material quality data makes it easier to optimize operations by reducing processing time and costs and while still maintaining product specification ranges.

• On-site Mobile Testing Lab

• Mine Production Optimization

• Material Processing QA/QC

• Production Scheduling & Time Studies

Our HSE division, Lonquist Risk Management Services, will work with your project teams to help improve site safety, reduce risk, and work towards a goal of zero incidents. Our HSE experts can provide site compliance audits to identify those areas that expose employees to risk and work with management to develop and implement reasonable, functional methods to minimize those risks.

Lonquist’s risk assessment evaluations are also effective in lowering insurance rates, while working closely with insurance agents and underwriters. Additionally, our experts are qualified to provide your company with professional Safety Training tailored to your specific operations, helping to reduce and eliminate exposures.

Certain projects may also require part-time or full-time safety professionals on site. We can provide safety and environmental professionals on contract terms, suited to your specific needs.

• Risk Assessment & Controls Implementation

• Emergency and Crisis Plans

• Site Safety and Incident Reduction

• Subcontractor Management

• Operational Excellence Process Safety Management

• Employee Training & Certification