Sectors

Resources

Supporting effective investment and supply access decisions in the resources sector.

The mining industry is a cornerstone of the Australian economy, supporting economic growth and employment as well as being a major exporter. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including fluctuating commodity prices, environmental concerns, regulatory pressures, and the need for sustainable development. These challenges necessitate careful management and strategic planning to ensure the long-term viability and growth of the industry.

Expert economic and financial analysis can play a vital role in helping mining companies and related stakeholders navigate these complexities. By providing in-depth market analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and economic forecasting, demand forecasting and advice on regulatory access, mining firms can optimise supply chains, make informed decisions about investments and evaluate new projects.

How we help our clients

We offer expert economic analysis and strategic advice to help our clients in the resources sector. Our services include:

Reducing costs and streamlining logistics – With significant experience in mining transport logistics, we can identify inefficiencies in supply chains that lead to reduced transport costs and delivery times.
Negotiating commercial agreements – Our extensive sector knowledge and experience, particularly in freight access pricing and arrangements, together with data analysis and modelling capability, means we are well placed to develop negotiating strategies and help broker commercial agreements that help grow business and manage costs.
Developing project proposals – Our team of resource sector specialists are proficient in defining project proposals, assessing a project’s costs and benefits, and articulating these to decision makers.
Evaluating risk and uncertainty – We provide trusted evidence based advice and rigorous risk analysis that assists decision makers to understand the full impact of a project and the implications of uncertainty.
Assessing socio economic impacts – Comprehensive impact assessments for new mines and expansions are a key consideration in decisions to proceed or not. The NineSquared team has significant experience in conducting this analysis and preparing documentation for inclusion in environmental impact assessments.
Cost benefit analysis – Using cost benefit analysis, we can support decision making associated with supporting commodity export infrastructure, such as mine-to-port rail lines, port infrastructure, and road upgrades for mine access.
Assessing regulatory arrangements – With deep resource sector experience, our team can provide advice on regulated access arrangements regarding the regulated components of the supply chain, such as rail and port access.