Research & Development Services
Our independent research brings insights to the complex challenges in technology development and deployment.
Navigating the complex landscape of new mining technology?
We help you stay ahead of technological advancements (particularly in electrification) by identifying how emerging innovations fit within the broader technology landscape and determining the best solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Our team can add perspective to your decision-making and increase the odds of success with your technology innovation projects.
Our Services
We help professionals in mining innovation make better, more informed decisions.
Strategy
Research services that support your team’s development and validation of their broader electrification and BEV strategies. These services take a wide view of the technological challenges and adoption process.
Preparation
Already have a strategy in place? These services are for groups moving to the due diligence, detailed planning and preparation stage, and provide more targeted support.
Deployment
Once deployments are underway and execution becomes the focus, our team can help to make sense of the transition through data analysis, change mapping and detailed process documentation for both maintenance and production. Letting your groups focus on delivering results.
Building out the big picture as the foundation for strategic decision-making. Learn More
Product Market Fit
Analyzing the value propositions and fit for novel mining technologies.
Decarbonization Strategy Development
Helping identify the trends in low-carbon technologies and how they impact your business.
Electric Mine Prefeasibility Assessment Support
Technical evaluations of BEV & charging products and future technology roadmaps.
BEV Fleet Cost of Ownership
Analyzing vehicle and maintenance data to determine your actual TCO. Forecasting TCO to support mine design and planning.
Developing multi-media educational content to support team upskilling. Learn More
Process Change Mapping
Mapping new processes, changing skill-sets and the consequences of new technologies.
Project Showcase
The EVMO Project
EVMO Project
The EVMO project is currently supported by industry leaders New Gold Inc, Agnico Eagle Mines, Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (a Glencore company), and NRCan-CanmetMINING.
These companies, along with a representative from the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA), form the project’s steering committee.
Our Approach
Working With Us
What to expect:
1. Discovery
We start by understanding your mission and goals then map them into a clear research plan. This Concept Map, approved by all stakeholders, sets a strong foundation for impactful results.
2. Research
We gather, clean, and analyze data through primary methods (e.g. interviews, tests, scraping, simulation) or secondary research (e.g. literature reviews, product analysis). Every step is documented, with insights delivered in clear, visual formats your team can use.
3. Handover
We finalize and package all research outputs (data, reports, and presentations) and ensure your team is ready to use them. We stay engaged to answer questions and support a smooth transition.
Pricing
How We Price Your Project
After we've scoped out the project and agreed on the timeline, we charge a flat fee per project.
Smaller projects typically cost from $15k – $30k and take from 4-12 weeks.
For larger projects, costs range from $30k – $100k and can take from 8-52 weeks.
Ready to solve your Research & Development challenges?
Set up a meeting to start exploring where our services can help your team.