Talking point - Australia

Executives in the mining and resources sector are even more aware that a project’s success or failure can be determined by the decisions made up around the choice of procurement model. However, with each procurement model carrying its own advantages and risks, choosing the right one is never easy.

The question then for owners, contractors and suppliers alike is: How do we make the right procurement decision?

To draw out insights and resolve this question, Halcrow chose this topic for its most recent Pit to Port forum. This white paper explores these issues, and shares the conclusions formed that night.

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Within the railway industry, a clear understanding of the true purpose and benefits of a design is at the very heart of successful projects. However, that does not always apply…

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In August 2011 a paper was published listing the top ten business risks facing mining in 2011 and 2012. The theme of capacity constraints ran deep throughout, from interruptions to supply (risk number nine) up to skills shortage (risk number two).

So, in March 2012, Halcrow gathered together a number of key mining industry representatives in Western Australia to discuss the problem of capacity constraints in more depth. During the discussion, chaired by Halcrow’s managing director, George Spink, it became apparent that concerns about capacity constraint could be grouped into three categories; access to infrastructure, approvals and procurement process.

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