The International Mining Services Sector in the UK and Ireland
Dr. Clive HallettPrincipal of CRT Minerals andProject Manager with MIRO
FINEX ‘10 : The role of the UK and Ireland in Global Mineral Exploration 27th – 28th October 2010, The Geological Society, London
Introduction
• Review of Consultancy and Engineering Companies– Company Websites– Capability Statements– Short CV’s – Informal Discussions
• Aspects examined:– Extent and breadth of core services– The demographics of senior staff– Range of charge-out rates
GeologistsMin.
Geols.
Min. Engrs.
Met.
Engrs.Geo-
chemistsGeotech. Engrs.
Hydro-geol.
Env. Sci.
/Engrs. Corp. Total >15
Total Intl.
UK - a 10 5 4 33
975
UK - h 8 6 6 30 1500
UK - e 4 4 12 60
UK - j 6
UK - o 4 24
UK - g 3 200
UK - l 3 105
AMC 3 110*
Overview of UK Mining Consultancies
Geologist
Min. Geols.
Min. Engrs.
Met.
Engrs. GeochemGeo-t Engrs. Hydrogeol
Env. Sci. /Engrs. Corp.
Total >15
Total Intl.
UK - r 3(3) 11 600
UK - m 13 (++ ) 13 2500
UK - c 8 3200
UK - f 5
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UK - b 6 7
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9 17
St. Barb 6 610 12
GWP 64
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Age Distribution of Staff – International Orgs. as Benchmark
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Age Distribution of Staff – UK vs International Orgs.
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Age Distribution of Staff – UK Staff vs Associates
Age Distribution per Discipline
Age Distribution per Discipline
Age Distribution per Discipline
• Minerals / Metallurgical Engineers older bias
Age Distribution per Discipline
• Minerals / Metallurgical Engineers older bias
• Environmental Scientists younger bias
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Comparison of hourly rates between UK consultancies
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Comparison of hourly rates between UK and other countries
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....other related services in UK
• Analytical services• Pilot testing facilities• Software and support• BGS• Teaching, training,
research and research management
Industry Needs
Consultancy Ideas
Academic Research
from professional challenge
Strength of triangle
results in a robust project
Research Partnering Model
Summary
• Review based on short CV’s- 250 from 20 consultancy organisations
• Four types identified- From complete range to focussed services
• Age Distribution“Health Check”- Healthy and unhealthy bias in some disciplines indicated- Organisations reliant on associates -> succession issues
• UK charge out rates- Highly competitive cf International rates- Double-edged sword -> recruitment issue
compounded by immigration....
Acknowledgements
