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Engineering

Engineering Services

At Norwest we know how to successfully develop and optimize energy and minerals projects. Experience has taught us that a comprehensive approach is needed to assist clients in developing new ventures and enhancing the success of existing operations.  Our expert teams are well versed in all phases of project development, from initial project planning through delivery of the product to the customer.

Our internationally based team of experts has extensive experience in:

Resource Development

Project evaluation, feasibility studies, engineering design, resource assessment, and development planning.

Resource Utilization and Economics

Fuel supply assessments, market and transportation studies, procurement assistance, and investment evaluation.

From specific equipment to overall mechanical requirements, personnel to systems management, Norwest integrates sound engineering fundamentals into every aspect of your project.

Case Study

Project Development Support

Situation:

A client with significant resource holdings was looking to develop the project and obtain regulatory approval to construct a mine. The project is green-fields, minimal resource information is available and mine planning has not been conducted to date.

Solution:

Norwest was engaged to begin resource delineation drilling. For the following 3 years, Norwest plans and manages the exploration, geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling programs along with data management and geological model construction. Upon receipt of the model from the first year of drilling, Norwest’s mine planning group begins preliminary life of mine development options and engineering design. Subsequent drilling programs provide additional data, which allows engineering design and cost estimating to proceed to a prefeasibility level in support of the regulatory application.

Result:

Norwest’s ability to supply integrated field support, geological, geotechnical, hydrological, data management and engineering design services improves execution efficiency and reduces project costs.