Aggregates

Building materials (aggregates, crushed stone, construction sand & gravel, cement) are the cornerstone of the construction industry. As stated in the National Stone Associations Aggregate Handbook,

“The aggregate industry technologically is very complex and requires professional personnel having skills in a variety of areas including geophysical science, mining engineering, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, sales management, and business administration.”

Richard Smith Crudes has the resources and industry experienced professionals with the ability to provide a broad array of consultant services, including:

• Field Exploration and Geological Evaluations
• Computer Modeling – GIS, Modeling By Depth
• Resource and Reserve Exploration, Classification, and Evaluation
• Geotechnical Review
• Acquisition Due Diligence
• Management Consulting
• Enterprise Valuation
• Economic and Financial Analysis
• Royalty Advisory Services
• Mine Planning / Operational Planning / Mining Schedules
• Material Handling and Processing
• Operational Efficiency Analysis using Six Sigma/LEAN Principles
• Domestic and International Market Studies
• Strategic Planning
• International Arbitration Experience (ICC, ICSID,NAFTA)
• Environmental Due Diligence

Richard Smith Crudes aggregate experience includes:

• Basalt
• Dolomite
• Gneiss
• Granite
• Lightweight Aggregate (expanded shales)
• Limestone
• Marble
• Quartzite
• Sandstone
• Sand and Gravel
• Schist
• Trap Rock (Gabbro)