Detailed reviews are provided on capital works projects so as to ascertain the project’s health and likely outcome in terms of cost, time and functionality (i.e. does it meet the Owner’s purpose?). The reviews are focused on commercial, contractual and engineering outcomes and a key deliverable is a comprehensive action plan that addresses all identified shortcomings and emerging risks.

SARC’s reviews are strictly independent are usually performed under the sponsorship of the client’s Board of Directors or the senior executive.

Select examples of reviews performed and managed by SARC include:

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Commercial risk modelling is conducted to:

a) establish a value associated with a conceptual project (investment)
b) establish sensible & realistic contingency levels for both Owner and contractors
c) forecast completion costs for distressed projects
SARC develops these models using the ‘monte carlo’ methodology; and with significant input from the relevant people within the client / project team (i.e. in terms of identifying and valuing cost & time impacts of discrete risks).

Risk management plans to manage the actual emergent risks during project delivery are have also been implemented.

Select examples of risk modelling studies completed by SARC include:

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3) Project Planning & Mobilisation

SARC has broad experience in the hands on mobilisation of complex projects; including in remote and harsh climates. Efficient mobilisation requires clear and concise planning that in itself is a mini project that often sets the relationship between contractor and client and is certainly the foundation of project success.

Specific services provided by SARC include:

a) Facilitation of mobilisation planning workshops
b) Development (& implementation) of mobilisation plan(s)
c) Establishment of project specific processes (nb project controls etc) to reflect the contractual, technical issues and the actual on ground organisation(s).

SARC has performed the central mobilisation management roles of many key project including:

• Minsur Tailings Dam Construction – Peru
• Magnet – EPC Iron Ore processing (D&C) – Australia
• Lomonosovskoye – EPCM Iron Ore (Bankable Feasibility) – Kazakhstan
• The ‘us Alliance’ -Melbourne Water Utility alliance (Water Authority alliance with Thiess and Siemens) – Australia
• Mainline South Rail Project (D&C) – Philippines
• Mt Keith Mining Alliance – Australia
• Telecommunications CAN projects -Australia

SARC has experience in performing or assisting in the business planning process. This has included:

a) Development of start-up business plan(s)
b) Due diligence on business expansion options
c) Facilitation of business planning strategy workshops
d) Planning & management of business mobilisations (or transitions)

New businesses that SARC has been involved with include:

• Thiess Telecommunications (Silcar Communication)
• us Water Alliance
• China Tiachen Chemical Corp – Australian JV
• PE / STI JV
• Pyramid Engineering
• Kazaxminerals Inc

SARC has developed expertise is mining acquisition assessments; especially on junior greenfield prospects. Comprehensive due diligence procedures encompass the following key areas:

• Geological – certainly, quality & quantity
• Mining operations
• Processing capex & operations
• External to site infrastructure
• Environmental & social factors
• Development path the ‘financial close’
• Country risk

The valuation of the potential investment is based upon several scenarios:

• Current Owner’s development plan; and
• The recommended alternate option (usually focused on staged start-up philosophy where economically feasible). with a clear focus on achieving the best combination of IRR, NPV and maximised net profits.

The due diligence studies defines a preferred development option and sets out conditions precedent (i.e. on the acquisition / investment agreement) for the investor’s consideration.

SARC is also able to assist with potential equity & debt providers based in the Asian region.

Acquisition due diligence studies include:

1. Abzu Gold (Ghana)
2. Shiene Hills Iron Ore (Ghana)
3. Salinas Gold (Brazil)
4. Indico Copper (Peru)
5. Johnson Camp Copper (USA)
6. Kula Gold (PNG)
7. Asmara Polymetalic (Eriteria)
8. Paul Isnard (FG)
9. Helio Gold (Botswana)
10. Crazy Horse (Philippines)
11. Enchi (Ghana)

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SARC performs specialist early phase engineering studies specifically within the minerals processing sector. The study aims include:

1. Minerals processing option evaluation & selection
2. Production plant ‘basis of design’
3. Commercial risk evaluation around capex and opex costs
4. Country risk evaluation
5. Project implementation strategy
6. Budget estimation
7. Market evaluation

In addition SARC has undertaken early phase logistic studies to address:

Logistic planning necessary to support large complex projects in remote area
Permanent transport options for minerals projects; specifically for bulk commodities.

Select examples of early phase engineering studies completed by SARC include:

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SARC has provided a broad range of contract management and project control services to clients. These include:

1. Development of corporate and project specific procedures including:
   • Project Controls
   • End of Month – Assessment & Reporting
   • Contract Management
   • Procurement of Goods & Services
   • Quantity & Change Management in EPCM contracts
2. Cost performance review on actual projects to provide an independent assessment of a project cost and time to completion health.
3. Development of project specific plans; including:
   • Project Management Plan
   • Project Risk Management Plan
   • Project Mobilisation (or Transition) Plan
   • Project Completion Plan
4. Development & negotiation of specific contract agreements.
5. Contractual claim review and submission preparation.
6. Tender / estimating assistance.
7. Complex procurement tasks.

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SARC maintains close working links with select industry specialist so that it is able to provide the required experience & skills for specialist assignments that (for example) require specialist process engineering or geological input.