We don’t have to dig very deep to remember the axiom we learn as children, “Be careful what you ask for” which is applicable to so many things in life. …
As a young miner, there was a meme going around my company that we needed to demonstrate to management that we were “in control and capable”. That little catchphrase has …
John, has provided some thought provoking articles on Target Cost Contracts ("Easy" & "Why?"), which spurred me to provide additional thoughts from my past exposure to this strategy. Traditionally, contract management …
Last week’s post, Target Costs Made Easy, was a nugget to introduce the concept of Target Cost Contracts to the uninitiated and to evoke conversations about the effective application of …
Mining companies are considering creative ways to save money in these tough times. While Target Cost Contracts may sound like a tempting alternative, they are anything but easy if the …
Perhaps it is time to re-visit “old school” approaches, in this “new order” world. The situation is simple: large and attractive mineral deposits are harder to find, and getting riskier. …
When it comes to document management for mining projects, I can’t think of anything positive to say about Microsoft SharePoint. I have worked for a few different employers as well …
Independent third party estimate reviews are undertaken to give mine owners and their lenders more than just confidence in the quality of the estimate they just paid for. These cost reviews …
There has been an increased demand in the last few years by owner and financing firms for independent third party cost and schedule reviews. We have recently completed a number …
Police in India have offered a reward to catch a shop owner who they say had illegally stored explosives that triggered a blast, killing 89 people. This happened Saturday September …
