Development Studies & Impact Assessment
This analysis focuses on research and studies to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of local and national effects from a development and prosperity perspective.
Development studies
Comprehensive evaluation of local and national effects from a development and prosperity perspective.
Impact assessment
Direct and indirect effects on key social and economic dimensions surrounding mining activities — macroeconomic effects, fiscal revenues, employment generation, and productive linkages.
Socio-economic modelling & scenarios
Assessment of long-term trends and potential scenarios affecting the local, regional, and national context of projects.
Direct social investment analysis & evaluation
Ex-ante or ex-post evaluation of the direct and indirect effects of specific social interventions or direct corporate actions.
Specific impact evaluation & case studies
Targeted assessments designed to measure the outcomes and effectiveness of particular programs, interventions, or project components.
Merger & acquisition support
Support throughout merger and acquisition processes, identifying the key elements required for informed decision-making by analysts, investors, and other stakeholders.
Policy, Conflict & Geopolitical Risk Evaluation
Our team conducts rigorous, independent analysis of public policies, ideological positions, and geopolitical pressures that shape stakeholder decision-making across the resource sector.
Public policy evaluations
Analysis to assess how public policies can influence mining development and shape long-term sector outcomes.
Country risk analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of political, institutional, regulatory, and socio-economic risks — identifying both opportunities and challenges for the resource industry.
Crisis and conflict assessment
Ex-ante assessment of potential conflict and crisis dynamics within mining development contexts, to support risk mitigation and long-term strategies.
Geopolitical context analysis
Analysis of geopolitical dynamics, great-power competition, and global supply-chain vulnerabilities to inform mining development from an international policy and strategic-risk perspective.
Reporting & Strategy
We provide specialised advisory services focused on reporting, strategic planning, and sector-wide analysis for the resource industry.
Corporate reports
Preparation of high-quality corporate reports, including sustainability disclosures, ESG performance reviews, and strategic sector analyses aligned with international standards.
Comparative assessments
Using global benchmarks and best-practice frameworks to identify gaps, strengthen governance, and support continuous improvement across operational, social, and environmental performance.
Materiality assessment
Structured evaluation of economic, social, environmental, and governance material issues to prioritise what matters most for corporate strategy, reporting, and long-term value creation.
Government strategies
Design and evaluation of government strategies related to mining development — integrating policy analysis, institutional diagnostics, and international best practice.
Clarity, for every seat at the table.
We understand how the extractive industry debate has evolved, and we help mining leaders build a solid value proposition while operating with clarity amid regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical pressure, and rising stakeholder expectations.
Leading Mining Companies
We support major and mid-tier operators navigating permitting, community expectations, geopolitical exposure, and ESG scrutiny — spanning impact assessments, risk modelling, closure planning, and energy-transition analysis across Latin America, Africa, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.
Barrick Gold · Glencore · Nippon Steel · Chinalco · and others
Development Institutions
We work with multilateral banks, UN agencies, and global initiatives on governance, just transition, supply-chain integrity, and sector reform — informing policy design, institutional strengthening, and cross-country comparative analysis in complex jurisdictions.
ECLAC · DFAT · Asian Development Bank · and others
Governments & Public Institutions
We assist national ministries, regulators, and regional governments with fiscal policy, royalty systems, institutional capacity, and regional development strategies — enhancing regulatory coherence, economic resilience, and long-term planning in mining regions.
Ministry of Mining, Madagascar · Central Land Council, Northern Territory · and others
Consultancies & Research Centres
We collaborate with technical consultancies, think tanks, and universities requiring specialised input on mining economics, political risk, ESG, and transition minerals — contributing models, frameworks, and analytical depth to multidisciplinary studies.
The University of Southern Queensland · Xenith Consulting · among others
Civil Society & Communities
We work with community organisations, Indigenous groups, and NGOs to assess social impacts, strengthen dialogue, and support local development planning — integrating territorial analysis, participatory methods, and value-chain diagnostics in sensitive contexts.
and the Asia-Pacific