KDMine Group
Mining Engineering & Economics Platform
Mining Engineering & Economics Platform
From feasibility to construction — accurate CAPEX/OPEX estimation, plant design, critical minerals, ESG compliance, decarbonization, and digital mining transformation. Powered by AACE standards and a 5,000+ equipment database.
Full-spectrum engineering, economic, and digital services for mining projects — from critical minerals to decarbonization and AI-driven optimization
Complete studies from scoping to bankable BFS including mine design, LOM planning, block modelling, geotechnical analysis, mass/energy balances, and NI 43-101 / JORC-compliant reporting.
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Capital and operating cost estimation using AACE 47R-11, CostMine database, real-time cost indices, escalation modelling, and statistical contingency. Covers direct, indirect, owner's costs, and infrastructure.
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Complete plant design for crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, CIL/CIP, SX-EW, gravity, and magnetic separation. Includes PFD, P&ID, mass/energy balances, equipment sizing, and layout design.
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Specialized studies for lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, graphite, and REE — essential for EV batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels. Covers resource assessment, processing routes, and supply chain strategy.
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Customized ESG strategies, carbon footprint assessment (Scope 1/2/3), Net Zero roadmaps, fuel-to-renewable transition, GRI/TCFD reporting, and climate risk management to attract ESG-focused investors.
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Digital Twin implementation for plant and mine, AI-driven predictive maintenance, ML-based process optimization, MES/SCADA systems, fleet automation, and real-time IoT analytics to reduce OPEX by up to 18%.
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TSF design per MAC GISTM, water recovery systems, effluent treatment, acid rock drainage (ARD/AMD) management, real-time structural monitoring, and comprehensive mine closure planning.
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Monte Carlo simulation for cost and schedule, NPV/IRR sensitivity analysis, risk matrix, P50/P80/P90 contingency, geopolitical risk, commodity price volatility, and financing risk assessment for bankable studies.
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Comprehensive DCF, NPV, IRR, payback modelling, Life-of-Mine scheduling, scenario analysis (Base/Bull/Bear), debt/equity modelling, project finance structuring, and royalty/streaming valuation.
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Optimal HEMM and processing equipment selection from 5,000+ item database, capacity-based sizing, TCO analysis, OEM comparison (CAT, Komatsu, Sandvik, Metso), and approved vendor matching.
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Hybrid solar/wind/BESS system design for remote mines, diesel fleet replacement with EV/trolley assist, Scope 1 emission reduction, up to 35% energy cost savings, LCOE studies, and energy financial modelling.
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Heap Leach, Vat Leach, Agitated Leach, CIL/CIP, SX-EW, HPAL for nickel/cobalt, and smelting/refining design. Includes metallurgical testwork interpretation, recovery optimization, and reagent management.
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Social Impact Assessment (SIA), stakeholder management, FPIC for indigenous communities, environmental permitting (EIA/EIS), Community Development Programs, and IFC Performance Standards reporting.
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Global EPC/EPCM contractor directory, tendering and contract management, vendor evaluation (AVL), supply chain management, international procurement strategies, and construction supervision.
Learn More →Optimized pit design (Whittle/Pseudoflow), slope stability analysis, multi-bench design, geomechanical modelling, underground mine design (Room & Pillar, Cut & Fill, Block Caving), and extraction scheduling.
Learn More →Global supply/demand analysis, long-term price forecasting for copper, gold, lithium, nickel, and cobalt (2025–2035), competitive analysis, geopolitical risk, and energy transition impact on metals markets.
Learn More →All estimates follow AACE International Recommended Practice No. 47R-11 for the process industries
Global and regional cost indices applied to adjust for inflation and market volatility over the project lifecycle.
Predicting future cost increases over long-term construction using statistical methods and commodity price forecasts.
Using P50/P80/P90 statistical methods rather than arbitrary percentages to accurately cover project uncertainties.
Powerful web-based tools to accelerate your project estimation and decision-making
Instant CAPEX/OPEX estimate based on throughput, commodity type, and location factor.
LIVE TOOL5,000+ mining and processing equipment with 2025/2026 pricing, technical specs, and OEM data.
5,000+ ITEMSReal-time tracking of steel, copper, energy prices, and labor rates for accurate escalation factors.
REAL-TIMEProbabilistic cost and schedule risk analysis with P50/P80/P90 confidence level outputs.
ADVANCEDReal-time base and precious metal prices, mining indices, and long-term market forecasts.
LIVE DATACalculate Scope 1/2/3 carbon footprint, simulate emission reductions, and evaluate carbon credit value.
NEW 2026Get an instant Class 5 order-of-magnitude estimate for your mining project
⚠️ Class 5 parametric estimate for screening only. Accuracy: -50% to +100%. Professional engineering sign-off required for Class 1–2 definitive estimates.
Our structured approach to delivering accurate engineering and economic solutions
Project objectives, design criteria, and required estimate accuracy level defined.
Geotechnical, metallurgical, market, ESG baseline, and equipment pricing data gathered.
PFD, P&ID, mass/energy balances, equipment sizing, and digital twin configuration.
AACE-standard CAPEX/OPEX with real-time cost indices and CostMine database.
Monte Carlo simulation, carbon footprint assessment, and ESG gap analysis performed.
Bankable report with financial models, ESG strategy, and executive recommendations delivered.
The advantages of partnering with a leader in mining engineering, economics, and digital transformation
150+ projects across 30+ countries, from junior explorers to major mining houses globally.
Strict adherence to AACE 47R-11 for all project estimates, Class 1 through Class 5.
Integrated ESG strategies, carbon footprint assessment, and Net Zero roadmaps for every project.
Specialized knowledge in Li, Co, Ni, Cu, REE — the backbone of the global energy transition.
AI-driven process optimization and Digital Twin implementation reducing OPEX by up to 18%.
Real-time cost indices, CostMine database, and proprietary analytical algorithms.
GDPR-compliant platform with encrypted project data and full intellectual property protection.
Class 4–5 estimates delivered within days using our proprietary benchmark database.
Trusted by engineers, investors, and executives across the global mining industry
“KDMine's CAPEX estimate for our copper heap leach project was within 12% of the final EPC contract value — exceptional accuracy for a Class 3 study.”
“Their ESG decarbonization roadmap helped us secure a $200M green loan at 40bps below market rate. The GRI/TCFD reporting was exactly what our lenders required.”
“The Digital Twin implementation reduced our unplanned downtime by 22% in the first year. The AI predictive maintenance system paid for itself within 8 months.”
Stay current with mining industry trends, critical minerals, ESG developments, and AI applications
Copper demand to double by 2040. Lithium supply gap widening. How the energy transition is reshaping project economics and investment priorities.
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How leading miners are deploying AI-powered Digital Twins to cut costs, improve safety, and achieve real-time operational visibility across the value chain.
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Green loans, sustainability-linked bonds, and IFC Performance Standards are now prerequisites for bankable feasibility. What every project developer must know.
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