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Investor Document Preparation
Mining, Processing, Smelting Feasibility Study
TRU was retained to assist with a $280 million development of a huge dredge mine, mineral processing [zircon, ilmenite, magnetite iron ore, garnet] and iron ore metal smelting to HBI - titanium dioxide TiO₂ synthetic rutile [synrutile] complex. Provided technical advice, marketing / financial / location modeling. Prepared Investor Memorandum and found investors.

Lithium Processing, Engineering, Economics, Supply-Demand Pieter Ehren Ihor Kunacz
Lithium Brine, Minerals, Li Chemicals, Metal, Li-ion Batteries, financial modeling mining consultant
TRU has a strong capability in all aspects of lithium technology - lithium ore & brine mining, processing, metal manufacturing, refining, compounds etcetera and has also worked extensively in Li-ion batteries and lithium alloys in other projects. Indeed TRU has probably the strongest team in the world on lithium! : for more on TRU and Lithium please click here

TRU President at lithium brine resource:

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia weather station, 2008

Product Development Market Study
Potential for New Application for Molybdenum

TRU assessed detailed cost competitiveness of a new application for a molybdenum compound. Calculated the detailed cost for manufacturing the product for the new application versus conventional methods. Examined the relative importance of the cost structure for commercialization. Reviewed market potential and barriers to product launch for the new product.

Project Due Diligence [Electrolytic] / Bankable Feasibility Study [Pidgeon Process]
Magnesium Metal / Alloy Smelting and Refining Plant
TRU undertook due diligence for the investor in a electrolytic magnesium metal smelting and alloy making plant. This involved the TRU technical and business team reviewing all aspects of the $600 million project including metal smelting and alloy technology, ore feedstock, marketing & sales, financial, legal, and human resources. Client separately requested TRU magnesium metal price forecast 2006 through 2010. In a separate assignment TRU completed a detailed bankable feasibility study of a 30,000 tpy Pidgeon process [dolomite mineral reduction] magnesium smelter & alloy plant. TRU is the worlds leading experts on all aspects of magnesium metal and its alloys! Ç : also see Magnesium Smelter Bankable Feasibility Study TRU China Page dolime

: for more information on TRU magnesium capability Pidgeon Process

Plant Detailed Bankable Feasibility Study
Ferrosilicon and Silicon Metal Charles River CRA Hatch
TRU undertook a comprehensive feasibility study of a silicon and ferrosilicon 65,000 tpy smelter based on the most advanced engineering. Considered various technologies and configurations for the plant based on optimal economics and market considerations. Engineered process and plant and modeled alternatives.

Study was conducted in phases leading to a full Bankable feasibility study - financial, marketing, business plan, engineering, plant, operations, location and utilities. Specified equipment and obtained western and Chinese quotations.

Business Plan Preparation
Ukraine Electrolytic Tinning Line
TRU staff led team preparing the business plan for a new electrolytic tinning line at a 5 million tpy steel mill located in Ukraine. Assignment included western type local and export market study for tin sheet and techno-economic feasibility study for the plant.

Banker Due Diligence
Twenty Non-Ferrous Metal Facilities
TRU staff led management consulting team conducting due diligence on a $2 billion acquisition. Evaluated business prospects for twenty non ferrous [aluminum, copper, nickel] mining, mineral processing, refining and smelting facilities. Included marketing, financial, and operations.

New Refining and Granule-Making Process Commercialization
Strontium, Lithium, Calcium, Magnesium Metal / Alloy
TRU worked with inventors of a new metal granule making process that resulted in high quality refined granules suitable for reactive and other specialty metals and their alloys. Prepared commercialization plan and seeking funding and location for first Sr, Li, Ca, Mg refining / granule plant. magnesium-calcium alloy

Preliminary Plant Design
Metal Bathware
TRU assessed the threat of plastics for large metal bathware producer. Developed defensive strategies. Preliminary design and financial analysis of new plastic bathware line. Analysis of plastics versus metal, and recommendation for production.

Investment Search
Oil & Gas Equipment
TRU examined market potential for oil & gas production equipment and competitively positioned manufacturers. TRU ranked investment prospects based on investor's criteria. Conducted preliminary evaluations of target companies, arranged introductions and participated in negotiations.

Plant Bankable Feasibility
Magnesium Extrusion and High Pressure Die Casting Plant
TRU undertook a bankable feasibility study of a magnesium Extrusion and High Pressure Die Casting Plant as part of a magnesium metal smelting and alloy smelter. This involved the TRU technical and business team designing and specifying all aspects of the plant. A full business plan requiring bankable feasibility accuracy was prepared. Ç: for more information on TRU magnesium capability

Iron Ore Processing Options and Potential
Huge Magnetite Iron Ore Stockpile Exploitation
TRU staff evaluated options for the development of a huge high grade stockpile of iron ore that had accumulated over about eighty years of copper mining. One major issue was the tramp elements contained in the iron ore and their removal. Examined processing and smelting options from iron ore, HBI, ingot and steel.

Mineralogical and Amenability Testing
Stockpile and in situ Oxide/Mixed Ore Copper Gold
TRU arranged and evaluated a series of bench-scale tests on an oxide ore from the Guelb Moghrein open pit in Akjoujt, Mauritania. The objective of the tests were to investigate the conditions for gold extractions exceeding 90% and the best dissolution of copper for economic reagent use.

Aluminum Smelter Construction Monitoring
Lender Reporting
TRU staff let the technical team monitoring construction of a major aluminum smelter. Freely examined all aspects of construction and reported monthly to the client bank on progress and any deviations from plans or expectations. Also assessed the financial model for the plant.

SX-EW Copper Plant & Mine Financing
Operations Turn-around & Start-up
TRU assisted an American de-listed mining & metals company in obtaining financing to restart copper production at its SX-EW [solvent extraction - electrowinning] copper plant and adjacent mine. Also involved zinc and rutile operations. Evaluated, prepared investor documents, and conducted an investor search.

Coal Mine Output Product Assessment

Coal Quality Evaluation

TRU assessed local coal resource, coal mining issues and mining costs. Evaluated coal amenability for the production of blast furnace coke and the production of coal gas. : see also TRU Energy assignments on coal coking and coal gasification for the production of clean gas

Country Mining Sector Reviews
Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe
TRU staff assessed mining and metal investment opportunities in mainly three central African countries for a foreign agency. Reported on mineral sector development. Also routinely wrote reviews of the sector for the local and world industry players.

Strontium & Specialty Metals or Materials Supply
China, Russia, Former Soviet and Developing Countries
TRU staff has a strong capability in material supply from developing material supplier markets such as China. We have found reliable quality suppliers of highly specialized materials [for example high purity strontium metal] or technologies for our clients.