TMS independently and collaboratively provides excellence in consulting services for the mining and resources sector. We offer technical expertise and professional guidance to assist companies in realising value growth, project funding, margin improvement and profit generation across the full mine lifecycle, from exploration through to closure.
Our consulting teams are drawn from trade and engineering backgrounds — grounded in real-world experience at the face, not just theory. We understand what it actually takes to get results on site, under pressure, to a deadline.
Consulting Disciplines
Where We Specialise
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Mining Engineering & Geology
On-site support and leave coverage, Drill & Blast engineering and improvement studies, Dragline and Truck/Shovel designs, Dump Design and haulage optimisation, Mine Geology, resource geology, short and long-term production scheduling, exploration planning, resource and reserve estimation, and cost estimation studies.
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Site-embedded mining engineers for on-site support, leave and vacancy coverage
Drill & Blast engineering, blast design review and improvement studies
Dragline strategy and Truck/Shovel operation designs
Dump design, haulage profiles and haulage optimisation
Short and long term production scheduling
Mine geology and resource geology support, including grade control
Exploration planning and program support
Resource and reserve estimation support
Cost estimation studies and mining cost models
Practical improvement reviews by engineers with operating experience at the face
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Consulting Engineers
Civil engineering, structural audits and RPEQ certification, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, drafting requirements, quality, safety and environmental audits, and documentation and implementation of QSE management systems.
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Civil engineering design, assessment and site inspections
Structural audits, integrity inspections and remediation scoping
RPEQ certification of designs and modifications
Electrical engineering support
Mechanical engineering and design
Geotechnical engineering
Drafting and drawing office requirements
Quality, safety and environmental audits
Documentation and implementation of QSE management systems
Engineering support for plant modifications, upgrades and shutdown scopes
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Project Engineering & EPCM
Complete EPCM capability, project and client management, constructability advice, QSE audits, commercial management and contract administration, procurement, personnel management, workforce supervision, HSEC coordination, and feasibility and due diligence studies.
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Complete EPCM delivery — engineering, procurement and construction management
Project management and client-side project representation
Constructability advice and design reviews
QSE audits across all project phases
Commercial management and contract administration
Procurement, expediting and vendor management
Personnel management and workforce supervision
HSEC coordination
Feasibility and due diligence studies
Project controls — cost, schedule and progress reporting
Advisory & Studies
Whole of Mine Lifecycle Support
From first drill hole to final rehabilitation, TMS provides the studies and advisory support that keep projects funded, compliant and on schedule.
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Mine Studies
Concept through feasibility studies with practical inputs from engineers who have delivered what they design.
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Concept, scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility study inputs and management
Mine design and pit optimisation for open cut operations
Production scheduling and life of mine planning
Equipment selection, fleet sizing and cost estimation
Mining cost modelling and benchmarking
Optimisation and trade off studies for existing operations
Study review and gap analysis ahead of investment decisions
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Operational Readiness
Transition planning into production and from contractor to owner operator.
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Operational readiness planning for new mines, pits and expansions
Systems, procedures and management plan development
Recruitment and mobilisation of operational and technical teams
Commissioning and ramp up support with embedded site personnel
Training, mentoring and competency development for site teams
Contractor and supply chain readiness, with critical spares procured through our global network
Leave coverage and interim staffing so milestones do not slip
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Exploration & Drilling Programs
End to end exploration program design, management and onsite delivery.
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Exploration program design and management, end to end
Drilling program planning, contractor selection and onsite supervision
Contract geologists for logging, sampling and rig supervision
Field mapping, target generation and geological data validation
Sampling programs with QAQC protocols and laboratory management
Geological and geophysical data management and correction
Camp establishment, logistics and program cost control
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Resource & Reserve Estimation
Modelling, estimation and reporting that supports investment decisions.
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Geological interpretation and 3D geological modelling
Geostatistical analysis and estimation
Mineral Resource estimation and reporting under the JORC Code
Ore Reserve estimation with mine planning inputs
QAQC analysis and drillhole database validation
Coal quality modelling and washability analysis
Reconciliation studies from model to mine
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Technical Due Diligence & Advisory
Independent technical review with clear, commercially focused reporting.
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Technical due diligence for acquisitions, divestments and financing
Independent reviews of resources, reserves, plans and cost assumptions
Operational reviews and productivity diagnostics on site
Benchmarking of mining costs and performance
Competent Person inputs and statutory reporting support
Project evaluation and risk assessment for boards and investors
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Mine Closure & Rehabilitation
Closure planning and rehabilitation that meets obligations at lowest sensible cost.
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Closure planning aligned to PRCP and Queensland regulatory requirements
Closure cost estimation and provisioning support
Landform design and progressive rehabilitation planning
Rehabilitation earthworks scoping, scheduling and onsite supervision
Erosion, sediment and dust control planning
Closure and post closure monitoring and reporting
Stakeholder and regulator engagement through relinquishment
Technical Services Personnel
Professional Disciplines
Engineering
Mining engineering & planning
Civil engineering
Electrical engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Geology & resource estimation
Hydrology studies & planning
Optimisation Studies
Drafting and design
Project Support
Project management
Outage & maintenance planning
EPCM support personnel
Supervisors & superintendents
HSEC professionals
Commercial management
Feasibility studies
Administrative support
Workplace Development Partner
MindSculpt Training & Development
Through our partnership with MindSculpt Psychology, TMS offers workplace development alongside technical consulting: leadership programs, team development, employee opinion surveys and wellness checks, executive coaching, and employee assistance programs delivered Australia wide by registered practitioners. See our People Hire & Recruitment page for how psychometrics strengthen every placement.
