Open Pit Engineering
AMPS has considerable experience in all aspects of Open Pit Mining Engineering Consulting. Our team of engineers, ranging from early-career professionals to technical experts, is ready to provide:
- Drill & blast design.
- Mine design & planning.
- Mine production support.
For new operations, we have the capability and experience to set up and resource a technical services team. We strive to find the right person for every assignment.
Our senior consultants are engaged across the industry in operational improvement projects, working both on-site and within head offices of Australian’s largest mining companies and we have been involved in mining studies and projects at all levels.
AMPS offers comprehensive reviews of full departments or specific technical areas, including process mapping of current practices, benchmarking against best practices and updating procedures, systems and processes within a structured change management framework. We don’t just implement improvements—we train your team to ensure these changes become embedded into the operation.
Our engineers have exposure to a large number of operations, commodities and mining styles through their career with AMPS, which allows us to match the requirements of the job to experience. Contact us for more information on our mining and consulting services.
Planning and scheduling
Clear direction, practical plans.
Our experienced engineers work across all planning horizons, from strategic planning through to daily scheduling, to develop clear and achievable mine plans. We take the time to understand your operational strategy prior to beginning work and always strive to create safe and practical mining schedules.
Our consultants apply their practical experience to produce realistic, high-quality plans that deliver results.
From site based operational support, to corporate studies and operational improvement.
Pit optimisation and mine design
Safe, practical, value-optimised solutions
When running pit optimisations, we focus on understanding your orebody and quantifying uncertainty, delivering outputs that aim to maximise resource value. Our approach ensures that mine designs and sequencing are safe, practical and executable.
Technology and
Automation
The future could well be now.
The mining industry is evolving rapidly, with new technologies promising enhanced efficiency, safety, and cost savings. However, assessing and implementing these solutions can be time-consuming.
AMPS helps mining companies evaluate, trial, and implement the latest innovations by conducting:
- Cost-benefit analyses.
- Feasibility evaluations tailored to your site.
- Implementation strategies for mining technologies.
We have experience working with Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) and other cutting-edge mining technologies, helping us ensure your operation remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
Operational improvement
Finding ways to unlock value.
AMPS provides independent, in-depth assessments of operational and technical processes to ensure:
- Systems and procedures are applied consistently.
- Updates reflect operational changes and industry best practice.
- Improvement opportunities are crystallised.
We tailor full department or targeted technical reviews, mapping current workflows, benchmarking against best practices, and delivering enhanced procedures, systems, and change management frameworks. The AMPS team is then able to train your team to ensure that changes are embedded into the work site.
AMPS has significant global experience conducting professional, independent and thorough operational reviews tailored to suit your requirements.
Technical department setup and optimisation
Set it up right, at the start
Starting a new site or taking over an existing operation’s Technical Services department can be a challenge. AMPS provides skilled engineers with appropriate operational experience across multiple commodities and mining methods, ensuring a smooth and efficient setup. Our experts can establish and operate your Technical Services team, while training your new hires, giving your site an early advantage in meeting production goals.
Consistency and stability
We specialise in developing and optimising technical systems, ensuring each site benefits from industry-leading practices. Whether through operational reviews or procedural enhancements, AMPS helps keep your site at the forefront of best practices.
AMPS, will match match the requirements of the job to right engineer.
News & updates at AMPS.
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