Mining
Customized solutions for evolving mining, minerals, and metals markets
With specialized product characteristics and logistics needs, mined commodities are particularly exposed to transportation and logistics costs. This is because logistics frequently makes up a significant – often majority – portion of the delivered sale price. While this can present some risk for mined commodity businesses, for ESEN Consulting clients, it actually represents an opportunity to turn logistics into a competitive advantage.
ESEN has extensive project experience with long-established mined commodities including frac sand, industrial sand, soda ash, limestone, thermal and metallurgical coal. In addition, ESEN has been at the forefront of supply chain development for energy transition minerals, key materials essential for the low carbon transportation and generation technologies of the future. Those minerals and metals include copper, lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt, graphite, and zinc.
How we help
Logistics, transportation, and material handling from the source: ESEN’s operations and engineering expertise have come together at multiple mining and processing sites where the need for optimized cost and efficiency of handling have been key drivers in profitable production. In addition, ESEN know-how in logistics procurement and distribution network optimization has helped numerous shipper clients in determining optimal locations and configurations for loadout, product storage, and multi-modal transloading. These services have become especially important for emerging clean energy technologies such as EV and grid storage batteries, where the supply chains are still being invented and critical decisions such as where to locate capital-intensive processing facilities will help determine long-term market competitiveness. ESEN Consulting is at the forefront of the green energy and renewables emergence. We help emerging technologies come to life by mapping out a business strategy for your supply chain and logistics that supports your business goals.
ESEN Consulting brings long-term solutions to your mining, minerals, and metals logistics.
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Supplying breakthrough insights
Mining, minerals, and metals logistics bring unique challenges including asset and infrastructure intensity, specialized handling equipment, changing units of measure across the supply chain, owned or leased assets (railcars, trailers, ships, barges) and complex freight negotiations.
We understand how the supply chain for mined commodities must be efficiently and cost-optimally integrated from mine mouth to processing to distribution and finished product delivery. You can rely on ESEN Consulting to help ensure your logistics are best-in-class among your competition and also fully support your business and commercial objectives within your target markets.
- Comprehensive logistics assessments that deliver operational and cost-reduction opportunities
- Transportation procurement negotiations
- Network optimization and logistics network analysis
- Rail and marine facility design and operations planning
- Site selection for raw material supply, processing, and terminaling/distribution locations
- Material handling systems
- Sales and operations planning (S&OP) implementation
- Technology (TMS, WMS) needs assessment, selection, and implementation
- Competitive access/mode and carrier competition
- Vertical supply chain integration for product end-users
Mining, Minerals, and Metals logistics and supply chain services:
Have you captured the benefits of an end-to-end optimized supply chain?
Project Examples
Resource Supply
Mining provides essential raw materials for various industries, including construction, manufacturing. Metals and minerals like gold, and rare earth elements are crucial for producing electronics, renewable energy technologies.
Employment Opportunities
Mining operations create numerous jobs directly in mining and indirectly in associated industries like equipment manufacturing, maintenance, and transport services.
Economic Growth
Mining activities contribute significantly to the economy of many countries. They provide jobs, stimulate local businesses, and generate substantial revenue through taxes and royalties.
Infrastructure Development
Mining projects often require the development of infrastructure such as roads, power supplies, and water systems.
Global Trade and Industry Support
Minerals and metals extracted are crucial for international trade and global economy. They support various industries worldwide
Community Development
Many mining companies invest in community development programs. They may fund education, healthcare in the regions where they operate, contributing to the overall well-being of local populations.