The Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) develops the concepts and work completed in scoping-level studies, examines necessary trade-offs or optimizations, and may progress resources into reserves. Multi-disciplinary technical teams will improve the accuracy of capital estimates through the completion of additional engineering. Disciplines such as geotechnical, environmental, infrastructure, and markets are utilized in addition to the core inputs from mining, geology, and metallurgy. Capital and operating cost estimates for the project will typically be estimated to 25% overall accuracy.
Our engineers and geologists have extensive experience completing PFS's and can manage resources required for such work. Associate engineering companies such as North Rock Mining Solutions Inc., BBA E&C Inc. and BGC Engineering are used to compliment our core skills.