mining and resources

Open Options’ proven process and proprietary analysis can be applied to complex, high-stakes issues / situations / decision-points involving multiple external stakeholders where there is asymmetric information and strategic interdependence; identifying the best attainable outcome and a practical roadmap, even when success depends on other parties' actions, is typical in most global mining and resource projects.

• Growth & Expansion Strategies

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Portfolio Optimization

• Strategic Alliances & Contracting

• Crisis & Risk Management

• Environmental, Social & Regulatory Strategy

• Operational Excellence & Competitive Positioning

• Corporate & Government Affairs

• Corporate Strategy & Board Planning

• Any other complex multistakeholder issue...

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• Reviving stalled projects
• Tenders, auctions, and bid strategy
• Long-term growth and portfolio planning
• Entering emerging markets
• Strategic response to foreign competitors
• Technology-driven expansion opportunities

• Target evaluation and due diligence
• Defensive strategy against takeovers
• Key asset purchases and divestitures
• Major spin-offs and joint asset sales
• Asset monetization and portfolio reshaping

• Joint ventures and partnerships
• Contract renewal and negotiation
• Production sharing & infrastructure agreements
• Supply agreements and joint operating arrangements

• Environmental incident response
• Civil unrest and asset protection
• Rapid decision-making under uncertainty

• Regulatory approvals and compliance
• Emissions management and sustainability initiatives
• Environmental remediation & land dispute resolution
• NGO engagement and community impact mitigation

• Supply chain management and resilience
• Competitive demand/supply strategy
• Product bundling and retail optimization
• Technology adoption and process improvement

• Engagement with national and local governments
• Political and commercial stakeholder interactions
• Lobbying and regulatory strategy
• Indigenous & community stakeholder management
• Civil unrest mitigation and union negotiations
• Land acquisition, zoning, subsidies, and funding
• International boundary and permitting disputes

• Annual corporate strategy review
• Board-level presentations and scenario planning
• Long-range portfolio and resource allocation planning

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The best way to predict the future is to create it.

If your organization is facing a complex opportunity or challenge with a high degree of uncertainty and involving multiple external stakeholders, we can help to determine your Best Attainable Outcome and the path to reach it.