Our Services

• All types of prospecting work with collection of up to 35,000 samples in one field season
• Own fully equipped field tent camps
• Core team of experienced prospecting geologists
• Own portable XRF analysers allowing to obtain results promptly

All standard methods of aerial geophysical surveys

• Team of geologists with over 230 years of combined experience in hardrock deposits
• Experience with deposits containing various types of minerals
• Proficiency in specialist software used in the minerals industry
• Availability of various equipment for geological and geotechnical core logging

• In-house experienced geodetic engineers and surveyors
• Modern high-precision equipment
• Fleet of drones for site scanning

modern equipment for performing hydrogeological work (pumps and compressors, packers)

Three mobile sample preparation units with a capacity of up to 250 samples per day each producing subsamples at 0.074 mm

• Engineering-Geodetic Surveys (including topographic surveying using UAVs)

• Engineering-Geological Surveys (including for facilities in permafrost regions, involving supervision of field operations performed by local drilling contractors)

• Engineering-Hydrometeorological Surveys (including in areas with mudflow and avalanche hazards)

• Engineering-Environmental Surveys

• Sample collection (water, soil, sediments, bed sediments, waste)
• Radiation monitoring
• Radon measurement
• Measurement of physical hazards (noise, vibration, infrasound, electromagnetic radiation)
• Air testing within sanitary protection zones and populated areas

The environmental research laboratory provides services in the field of engineering-environmental surveys and monitoring, controlling the quality of the environment.

The results of the conducted studies are used as part of the engineering-environmental surveys and for the development of environmental design documentation. This includes, for example, the preparation of Sanitary Protection Zone (SPZ) projects, environmental monitoring, which allows for confirming compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards, and successfully preparing and obtaining approval from state authorities for the company's design and reporting documentation.

Our services include:

• Evaluation of geological prospectivity (resource potential, target generation)
• Development of exploration programmes (preparation of plans and programmes for prospecting, evaluation and exploration work)
• Development and support of specialised studies (structural geology, hydrogeology, geomechanics, geometallurgy and geometallurgical mapping)

Rock And Mill advantages:

• Our team includes experienced specialists, some of whom are discoverers of new deposits
• Scientific expertise in areas of regional geology, mineral genesis and litho-structural geology, material composition and mineralogy, geometallurgical mapping
• Knowledge of international and national standards of deposit exploration maturity at various development stages

Our services include:

• Estimation of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in line with JORC Code and NI 43-101 guidelines
• Preparation of Competent Person’s Reports and Independent Engineer’s Reports

Rock And Mill advantages:

• In-house Competent Persons for Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves, Metallurgy, Economics and Social aspects
• Our specialists are members of Russian and international professional associations, including AIG, AusIMM, NAEN, EUES, NOPRIZ, etc.
• Our estimates prove accurate after projects go into production

Our services include:

• Resource and Reserve modelling
• Litho-structural modelling
• Grade control (GC) modelling
• Geometallurgical (Geomet) modelling
• Hydrogeological modelling
• Geomechanical modelling

Rock And Mill advantages:

• Modern software
• State-of-the-art approach to problem solving
• Continuous professional development through internal training, courses and experience sharing
• Harmonisation of best practices and regulatory requirements
• Results are based on optimal mining and processing solutions

Our expertise helped implement various technical solutions, which improved the efficiency and safety of mining operations

All types of optimisation work aimed at establishing mining limits, finding the optimal approach and method for open-pit, underground or combined mining

Development of Life-of-Mine (LoM) plans based on resource block models, followed by introduction of LoM modelling procedures at the mines. LoM plan breakdown into medium and short-term plans based on Client's requirements

Leveraging comprehensive review of available geological data, research findings and processing expertise, we are able to develop optimal primary processing flowsheets for ore or mineralised waste material at any project development stage with justification of achievable performance levels.

We provide recommendations for selecting contractors, develop Terms of Reference and testwork roadmaps for a wide range of studies, including highly specialised ones. 


When supervising studies and testwork we analyse results as they become available and, if necessary, adjust their focus or level of detail. All metallurgical studies are completed with careful consideration of the project geology.

During the exploration stage we can investigate the reasons for insufficient recoveries, which allows us to propose an appropriate plan for further studies (if necessary), or a set of processing solutions in order to improve mineral recoveries

Development of financial and economic models for mining projects and operations using a wide range of tools and approaches depending on the project stage and availability of input data

Identification of solutions at early project development stages to assess asset potential

Our services include:

• Scoping studies
• Pre-Feasibility studies
• Feasibility studies
• TEO of temporary Konditsii (temporary estimation parameters)
• TEO of permanent Konditsii (permanent estimation parameters)
• TEO of operational Konditsii (operational parameters)

Rock And Mill advantages:

• Qualified in-house expertise across all areas of multidisciplinary studies at any project stage
• Solution continuity throughout project evaluation cycle, including subsequent design
• Flexible approach to Client's requests and their consideration at any project evaluation stage
• Early assessment of project execution risks, development of mitigation measures, expert support of risk mitigation implementation
• Automated system for managing workflow of all project specialists

Our services include:

• Supervision of exploration work
• Due diligence, including identification and assessment of mining project risks
• Technical audits of operating mines
• Environmental audits

Rock And Mill advantages:

• Extensive resources and experience in all main types of mineral deposits
• In-house expertise in comprehensive risk assessment for mining projects
• Evaluation of comprehensive economically viable options for development of deposits
• Quick mobilisation of experts to audit sites
• Audits of existing operations, including adopted mining and processing methods with consideration of planned cost optimisation, production expansion evaluation, mining method selection, review/modification of material transport systems
• Audits of mine ventilation systems

Development of financial and economic models and preparation of reports to assess return on investments into construction of mining operations.

Scenario analysis with consideration of variability and risks in the following areas:

• Geology
• Mining
• Mineral processing
• Tailings
• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Economics

Rock And Mill advantages:

• Performing calculations using various software tools
• Extensive list of completed projects and deep understanding of key economic parameters
• Large database of reference projects with detailed construction cost estimates

Set of environmental procedures aimed at checking compliance with all regulations and existing environmental standards. Audits are organised to check how companies and businesses observe applicable environmental safety rules and regulations. RAM also offers environmental support services for rapid response and identification of effective solutions for companies.

Expert review of documentation involves preparation of recommendations for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources of the project area, identification of key areas of concern and development of a comprehensive and effective environmental management strategy. During the review RAM specialists check the documents for compliance with existing legislation and standards.

At RAM we believe that an optimal path for a project must be defined before design and engineering documentation is developed.

When developing main design solutions Client's and RAM's technical teams work together on finding the best way forward with resources available.

Key aspects considered as part of main design solutions:

• Production rates
• Layout solutions
• Structural and spatial solutions
• Construction schedule
• Processing considerations

Our services include:

• Technical design
• Process design
• Trial deposit development design
• Care and maintenance/closure design

Rock And Mill advantages:

• Development of technical documentation in accordance with Order No. 218 of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation dated 25 June 2010 and its subsequent approval by Rosnedra Central Committee for Development of Mineral Deposits (CKR-TPI Rosnedra)

Preparation of various types of operational procedures

Development of designs in accordance with Federal Law No. 116-FZ dated 21 July 1997 ‘On Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities’ and subsequent industrial safety expert review

The Department both oversees the quality of engineering surveys conducted by third-party contractors engaged for a project and independently carries out survey operations. This ensures a comprehensive approach to providing the initial data required for developing design and working documentation. The data is delivered within the necessary timeframe and is of sufficient quality to support decision-making.

Our highly qualified, specialized experts in every field of survey work form a single team with the project designers. This ensures a precise understanding of the project's objectives and enables prompt adjustments to be made during the work process. Consequently, the final reporting documentation achieves the most comprehensive substantiation of design solutions based on the results of the engineering surveys.

In cooperation with other RAM departments, specialized studies are conducted as part of engineering-geological surveys to assess and forecast changes in hydrogeological conditions for complex and multi-faceted facilities.

The coordination of team actions and the consistency of approaches in presenting the content of interrelated types of work are ensured by the specialized administration of the entire survey complex within the Department.

Development of design and engineering documentation using modern software reduces decision-making time and minimises errors, and is carried out by our specialists who are annually upskilled and are experienced in designing operations from the start to production

1. Open pit, underground and combined mining design reports

Designing mine access plans, mining layouts and sequence, waste dumping, ore and waste rock transport, backfill transport, skip and cage headframes and shafts, ventilation and dewatering systems. Designing support, estimation of mining method parameters and dimensions, mining factors (losses and dilution), production rate, equipment selection and fleet requirement estimation.

2. Integrated design of mining and processing operations, processing plants for ferrous and base metals

Designing crushing, grinding, classification, magnetic and electrostatic separation, leaching, sorption, stripping and regeneration, electrowinning, cathode drying and smelting, thickening, filtration, gravity and flotation, autoclave leaching of gold flotation concentrates. Development of layout plans for operations, shift camps, materials transport and utility systems.

3. Tailings storage facilities

Development of design solutions for tailings storage facilities (downstream, upstream, dry stacking), including return water systems, surface runoff and stream diversion structures, industrial effluent reservoirs, technical water storage facilities, settling ponds, etc.

Hydraulic structures safety monitoring projects.

4. Utilities

Development of power supply circuits, designs for enclosed and outdoor high-voltage switchgear units, transformer substations, power lines and diesel power stations.

Designs for power electrical equipment and automation, electrical lighting of production equipment (control of electric drives of production equipment in pits and processing plants, as well as auxiliary facilities: boiler houses, water supply/sewage and TSF pumping stations, welfare facilities, warehouses and fuel and lubes farms).

Designs for automation of production processes, heating and ventilation, water supply and sewage, as well as fire protection.

Design of heating, ventilation and AC systems for industrial, administrative, residential and public buildings.

Design of potable and technical water supply systems, fire-fighting systems, water circulation systems for process equipment cooling, cooling towers, step-up pumping stations of first and second stages, potable and technical water abstraction facilities.

Design of drainage and wastewater treatment systems (domestic, industrial and storm water), as well as design of treatment facilities with secondary treatment and disinfection.

Design of communication and alarm systems for mining and processing sites, as well as auxiliary facilities, including automatic production intercom, dispatch communication, loudspeaker systems, security and fire alarm systems, perimeter alarm systems, CCTV (perimeter, facility and production), civil defense and emergency alarm systems.

5. Linear features

Design of roads and railways of any complexity and significance, including bridges (up to 100 meters) and main conveyor lines.

• Providing support to designers with BIM software
• Creation of families if required. Organising corporate libraries
• Employee training in Revit
• Creation of a DIM (Digital Information Model) from drawings and point clouds
• Validation of DIM against Client requirements. Overlap checks
• Plugin development on request
• Assistance in process reengineering for new software

Recovery of lost or damaged project documentation. This service requires significant time for RAM technical teams to spend on site to take a full set of measurements and scan industrial facilities

Designer supervision allows resolving challenging issues on site, assisting with understanding engineering documentation and monitoring construction progress and quality.

Presence of highly qualified specialists on site enables to address any issues arising during construction and, if necessary, to agree on deviations from designs.

Designer supervision specialists oversee construction work and monitor progress, while staying in touch with RAM engineers, which helps identify any issues and make timely modifications to avoid construction delays and downtime for the Client.

Our services include:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (OVOS)
• Public consultations
• Research on the influence of changes in the traditional environment of indigenous minorities and the socio-cultural situation on the development of ethnic groups, preparation of documents for ethnological impact assessment (OVES)
• Environmental protection activities (MOOS)
• Project on reclamation of disturbed land
• Sanitary protection zone (SPZ) Project
• Environmental statement on compliance of the finished facility with relevant documentation (EKOZOS)
• Project on maximum permissible emissions
• Project on maximum permissible waste generation and disposal
• Action plan for emissions reduction during periods of unfavourable weather conditions
• Obtaining an integrated environmental permit (IEP)
• Inventory of emissions and stationary emission sources
• Inventory of production and consumption waste
• Industrial environmental monitoring programme (PEK)

RAM Environmental department provides a comprehensive range of services, including site investigations, preparation of environmental design inputs, standardisation, consulting and environmental monitoring for mining projects from exploration stage to closure.

RAM is also actively developing its environmental testing laboratory, which conducts measurements of physical environmental factors. It is fully staffed with professionals, certified auditors and experts in environmental audits.

RAM has extensive experience in developing environmental documentation, organising and conducting public consultations, as well as assisting during expert reviews of documentation.

Our specialists can successfully tackle any challenge, help reduce environmental, social and management risks for the operations, and improve the efficiency of the Client's business.