CORPORATE SERVICES
Our professionals not only have the technical background in mineral resource development, but also the experience and acumen in the business and financial aspects of mining to provide an independent 360° perspective of your operations.
Junior explorers and major producers alike rely on our global experience for assistance with their project financings, mergers and acquisitions, and NI 43-101, JORC and other technical reporting requirements. Our peer review process is by far the most authoritative in the industry. You can be confident knowing that every NI 43-101, JORC, or other disclosure of information that we issue has been systematically scrutinized for its technical and factual completeness and correctness.
Junior explorers and major producers alike rely on our global experience for assistance with their project financings, mergers and acquisitions, and NI 43-101, JORC and other technical reporting requirements. Our peer review process is by far the most authoritative in the industry. You can be confident knowing that every NI 43-101, JORC, or other disclosure of information that we issue has been systematically scrutinized for its technical and factual completeness and correctness.
REGULATORY FILINGS
SRPL provides Qualified/Competent Person technical reports for securities exchange listings and private financing for virtually all mineral commodities. SRPL’s standard of care for peer review and publication of our technical reports is second to none. Our Qualified/Competent Persons are qualified to make disclosure for our clients which comply with the strict guidelines JORC & NI43-101.
INDEPENDENT DUE DILIGENCE/FATAL FLAW REVIEWS
Evaluating new business opportunities takes a keen eye, and one that will cover more than the corporate balance sheet. Our independent due diligence practice spans over many years, and with that experience comes the ability to systematically and quickly evaluate mineral projects on their technical merits. Whether conducting a fatal flaw review to evaluate a potential project acquisition, or a more in-depth due diligence study to support public and private project financings, SRPL can ensure full compliance with NI 43-101, JORC and other standards in its reviews and reporting.
FAIRNESS OPINIONS
Our expertise and reputation in geoscience and engineering allows us to provide balanced fairness opinions for situations such as mergers and acquisitions involving companies that deal in mineral resources. Our professional opinions in these matters are supported by extensive research and assessment into the situation at hand, and result in effective documentation to support entities as they move through the negotiation process.
MINERAL VALUATIONS
Mineral asset valuations are required for several purposes including support for mergers and acquisitions; initial public offerings; reverse takeovers of mining companies; tax-related financing; divorce proceedings, lawsuits; disposition of assets, particularly by non-mining companies; corporate reorganization; and dissenting shareholder hearings.
EXPERT WITNESS
Society requires the special knowledge of expert witnesses to make public hearings, litigation, laws and regulations fair and effective. Concise and honest expert information on geoscience and engineering is critical in public hearings about environmental and resource issues; committee hearings and legislative staff briefings; administrative regulations and hearings; and civil and criminal trials on things such as environmental conflicts, eminent-domain cases, personal injury and damage or value disputes.
Without the input of expert witnesses such as WGM, judicial and administrative decisions can result in ineffective regulations and outcomes, despite the best intentions of judges, juries and regulators. In this undertaking we recognize the need to explain complex scientific information in a manner that is detailed, concise and clear.
Without the input of expert witnesses such as WGM, judicial and administrative decisions can result in ineffective regulations and outcomes, despite the best intentions of judges, juries and regulators. In this undertaking we recognize the need to explain complex scientific information in a manner that is detailed, concise and clear.
CSR CONSULTATION
The business case for CSR centers on the fact that businesses that fail to engage stakeholders impacted by their activities can materially jeopardize their ability to create wealth for the company, its shareholders and society. At its core, CSR is a strategic approach. Businesses, through their interactions with the wider community, can better anticipate and address associated issues and ultimately run a more successful business.
Experience has shown that businesses that successfully integrate CSR principles into their operations can benefit through:
- Better anticipation & management of risk
- Improved reputation management
- Enhanced employee recruitment, motivation and retention Improved competitiveness
- Enhanced operational efficiencies & cost savings
- Enhanced ability to adapt to change
- Strengthened social license to operate in the community
- Better investor relations and access to capital
- Improved relations with regulators
At SRPL, we believe that CSR is a must in today’s highly competitive global economy to add value to your business. SRPL can provide you with a wide range of CSR related services including – CSR Strategy Development, CSR Audits, Stakeholder Dialogue, Corporate Governance, Sustainability Appraisals, Community Consultation Guidance etc.
AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION
Often overlooked in the execution of an exploration project is proper attention to land title and obligations under land tenure, joint venture agreements and government legislation. Minor details, which are ignored during the exploration phase, often become the subject of lawsuits over ownership of the property after an economic deposit is discovered.
We have the experience in the negotiation of joint venture, option, and mine operating agreements, land title compilations, and both mineral and surface right title validation. These activities are carried out using the expertise of WGM’s senior staff and land management professionals.
We work in cooperation with the client’s legal counsel from the initial stages of the proposed transaction to ensure that an agreement is drafted that is both practical and easy to manage, addresses the legal aspects and meets the client’s specifications.
We also assist our client’s legal counsel in providing the research necessary to verify title of mineral and surface rights, highlighting potential deficiencies and recommending costs effective solutions.