ATEC PMC Company Profile

innovative project solutions

Unlocking Potential
Through Innovation
ATEC PMC’s approach to engineering and project consultation is anything but typical, because client problems are
seldom predictable. We are engineers, project managers and problem solvers who see unusual project challenges
as opportunities to innovate.

ATEC PMC engineers solutions for the mining, minerals processing and industrial environments, turning client ideas
into successful projects through:

Conceptual and feasibility studies;

Plant design and implementation / engineering;
Project management and project control systems and
Construction and execution management.

We do this by unleashing our key differentiators, these are: innovative thinking, passion for quality and service and
our knowledge base - manifest in our experienced engineers, project managers, skilled designers and technical
experts. Clients receive a full range of capability in a single dedicated team that is committed to utilizing available
opportunities and expertise to unlock potential and add value.

With ATEC PMC your ideas become a successful reality.

Together, we make it happen.

Our Mission
To assist selected clients in the mining, minerals processing and industrial environments with idea
evolution from concept to operation, delivering quality and measurable value through innovative
project solutions.

Our Vision
To be known and respected by clients, peers and colleagues as a company of integrity and superior
expertise - ensuring the highest quality as we deliver innovative solutions to project challenges.
The Values That Drive Us

Our drive to offer innovative problem solving, quality and

service that exceeds expectations is embodied by our
core values:

Open communication – on all levels of interaction

Dedication – to quality and delivery

Exceeding expectations – through a professional delivery model

Innovation – to continually add value to each client and project

Building relationships – based on trust and integrity

Valuing people – and assisting them to achieve their potential

Ethics – in our standards and practices

Safety – built into all our designs and working methods

Respect – for people and the environment

Commitment – to sustainable development

A Dynamic
Innovative Approach
ATEC PMC brings experience and fresh thinking to each project challenge. These are the qualities that set us apart:

Engineering first
We engineer the technical solution first, ensure it is executable, then deploy project management to guide it.

Close client engagement

Our senior staff consult at the strategic and operational level and remain personally engaged from conceptual stage
to handover.

Comprehensive resourcing
Skilled resources may be scarce, but we access our network of professionals to deliver the specialist skills the
project requires.

Inherent industry understanding

Our knowledge and experience enhances the quality and accuracy of each study phase: the key to getting it right
first-time.

Customised solutions
One size does not fit all - each client deserves a unique solution structured to specific needs.

‘Big picture’ view

Throughout our involvement, we focus on the desired outcome regardless of where in the process our service is
required.

Quality over quantity

Appointing quality people and deploying effective systems allows us to do more with less. Quality is intrinsic in our
end-product, our solutions and in all that we do.

Flexible project execution

We review each project phase to improve the understanding of the specific solution required. If a change is
necessary, we adapt accordingly to ensure a successful outcome.

Building long-term relationships

Our close client relationships extend beyond project handover; we remain mindful of their future needs and the
role we can play in meeting them.

Sustainable project development

A continuous commitment to protection of the environment and sustainable project development.
Applied throughout the
entire project lifecycle

QUALITY
Expertly Evolving Project Phases
Multi-disciplinary services for successful projects

Manage
Provide change,
Business case practical quality and Provide
and technology solutions from completion support
assessment experience success
CONCEPTUAL STUDY

DEFINITIVE ENGINEERING
FEASIBILITY STUDY

IMPLEMENTATION

HANDOVER
RESOURCE

Specify
Identify Develop Estimate Refine Procure Operation
Opportunity Options Cost for Solutions Construct And
Approval Commission Closure

ATEC PMC follows globally-accepted engineering and project manage-

ment standards. But that alone is not innovative.

There are four main reasons why we do it better.

Firstly, we always view the project in its entirety; Having a holistic view
is essential to innovation and effective problem solving. Equally impor-
tant is focussing on the end product. This ensures a product that meets
expectation and fits its purpose. Then, a skill that can only be mastered
with experience is knowing when to focus on which project element
or activity. We save our clients time and frustration by helping them to
prioritise. Finally, experience has given us an accurate gauge of how
much detail is essential to each project phase. This comes through in
the accuracy of our studies, engineering and design.

The value that these four strengths add during the front-end study
phases becomes visible in the benefits realised after execution,
namely project success and return on investment.
1) Conceptual study
Exploring an idea
An investment concept is proposed. Basic testing and investigation develops the concept into a potential
opportunity. Preliminary engineering tells us if there is a case for further development.

2) Pre-Feasibility Study
Developing the investment opportunity
The proposed investment opportunity takes shape as we define and analyse its potential. A full comparative
evaluation is made of the available options, giving rise to one preferred option. This phase requires basic
engineering and defining of deliverables.

3) Feasibility Study
Demonstrating viability
We build a business case around the preferred option, proving its technical and economical viability. A risk
profile determines if there is sufficient confidence to proceed to execution. A go / no-go decision is made.
Our expertise in detailed engineering and defining of deliverables is applied here to guide decision making.

4) Project Execution
Managing, directing, delivering
Set-up and mobilisation
Following approval for the project to proceed, we facilitate project execution planning, scheduling and
resourcing in preparation for implementation. We invest the appropriate amount of time in establishing
the processes, procedures and project controls that will be critical to effective management at
implementation.
Implementation
The focus moves from planning, to action, through detailed engineering, procurement, construction and
commissioning, culminating in handover of the facility.
Start-up of operations
The appropriate resource capacity is put in place for production ramp-up and effective operation of the
facility.
Post-investment review
After handover, the project key performance indicators are reviewed from the perspective of return on
investment and strategic objectives achieved.
The full range of ATEC PMC services and expertise are contextualised according to eight integrated
service areas that extend across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Channeling Our Expertise

SCOPE COST

CLIENT.

QUALITY TIME

RISK
SAFETY
ENVIRONMENT
COMMUNICATION

CLIENT FOCUSED
PROJECT INTEGRATION MODEL
Advanced Engineering Design and Consulting

Advanced Engineering Design and Consulting

ATEC PMC’s engineers provide full multi-disciplinary conceptual, basic and

detailed engineering design and consulting services.

Where appropriate, we use widely accepted industry practices and processes

as a foundation, but always differentiate our service by the level of detail and
our fresh way of approaching challenges. The result: accurate, quality work
and innovatively engineered solutions that are fi t for purpose.

We develop ideas from concept to final detail using advanced analysis

software and 3D modelling tools. Our combined knowledge and experience
guides us to focus on what is relevant and required.

Added value:

We quickly build an understanding of the essence of client specifications and standards. This ensures that project
specific design criteria are based on client learnings applied to the particular challenge, backed up by current
industry knowledge.

Our engineers assist with troubleshooting, simulation analysis, de-bottlenecking and system optimisation, providing
operational support to clients at existing installations.

We obtain client approval on firm scope of work documentation that specifies battery limits and tie-in points,
continuing to guide engineering development through client design reviews. This allows us to measure progress
accurately and manage scope changes effectively.

In each area of competency, from developing design criteria, specifications, 3D models, plant layouts and drawings,
to schedules, bills, technical enquiries or compiling estimates, we continually review our work and challenge how
we measure ourselves to ensure quality.

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Channeling Our Expertise
Detailed Planning / Scheduling / Time Management

Detailed Planning / Scheduling /

Time Management
The project scope of work and deliverables are allocated to appropriate work packages based on the Work
Breakdown Structure. The activities required to complete the scope and deliverables are identified at the
relevant level for planning the particular phase of the project. We develop a project schedule aimed at meeting
predetermined milestones through allocation of adequate resources to finalise activities in time. We complete
the project execution plan during the set-up and mobilisation phase, ready to guide the project at
implementation kick-off.

We spend a lot of effort on front end loading activities, planning in particular, to increase the probability of
project success.

Added value:

Definition of the schedule inputs -

Work package definition
Procurement package dictionary
Project milestone target dates
Engineering deliverables
Incorporation of fabrication and delivery schedules
Logistics and transport strategy
Construction strategy development and packaging
Commissioning systems identification
 Detailed Planning / Scheduling / Time Management
Sequencing of interactions
Milestone driven activities
Identification of mandatory and discretionary dependencies through experience-based input
Sequencing the engineering input per discipline work package, procurement per commodity, construction
per area and commissioning per system to establish the most appropriate and practical execution scenario
Predecessor and successor planning to illustrate the relationships of various activities
Resource Estimation
Establishing resource requirements and availability
Conduct resource levelling with histograms
Duration Estimation
Determining production levels by evaluating market indicators to arrive at realistic time frames
Evaluating various scenarios through simulation to determine schedule contingency
Schedule Development
Identifying the critical path
Reviewing the cost impact of fast tracking critical items
Developing the most realistic schedule to match the scope and execution model
Schedule Control
Incorporating the change management procedure on an ongoing basis to accurately forecast the impact of
any changes before they are implemented
Progress reporting and forecasting of ongoing activities to ensure timely corrective action
Earned Value Analyses reporting to link capital expenditure and schedule progress
Forecasting expected final completion dates and likely scenarios through simulation of remaining activities
Accurate Project Estimates / Budgets / Cost Management

Accurate Project Estimates / Budgets /

Cost Management
Budgeting is a specialised process that provides a quantitative estimate of
the likely costs of the project elements. Throughout the study phases we use
our past experience and the evolving information provided by our engineering
processes to develop the budget and estimates for resources and
activities. After project approval, estimates are based on final project plans
and scope of work. These are further refined when actual tender information
is available and construction commences.

Added value:
Cost Estimating
Incorporation of the Work Breakdown Structure into each activity to
enable scope definition, reporting and reviews
Accuracy of quantities through engineering eff ort and rates obtained from market input captured
inappropriately defined procurement packages allocated to a Cost Breakdown Structure
Flexibility of reporting and analyses by capturing all items in a database
Review information is extracted from the central repository using pivot tables
Simple and effective presentation of relevant data enables informed decision making
Cash Flow
Accurate cash flow, and ultimately financial models, are derived by linking the estimate data to the
execution schedule through the use of the WBS-based data capturing process
Contingencies and Allowances
By identifying and capturing the foreign exchange component of each activity, it is possible to analyse
sensitivity to exchange rate fluctuations
Allowances to address the uncertainty in base data are derived using statistical analyses software to model
expected variations of each cost item
Contingency values are based on the risk profile and likelihood of occurrence predicted for the execution
period to arrive at a realistic contingency apportionment
Change Control
Change control is implemented from the base case budget to accurately identify the effect of any change
and manage the outcome on the final project cost
Cost Control
Accurate cost control is achieved through diligent capturing of data at prescribed recurrence periods
Cost Reporting
Commitments, cash flow and forecasting are captured per item on a monthly basis to understand trends
and likely outcomes that allows timely intervention and corrective action
Effective Procurement Management

Effective Procurement Management

Our procurement and contracts management competencies are first applied at the study phase to produce
procurement / contracting strategies.

Our expertise covers all aspects of the contracting of services and procurement of equipment / materials. We
produce pertinent documentation for tenders and proposals, as well as procedures for adjudication processes,
contract placement, management and closure.

The contribution we make extends beyond procurement process, strategy and documentation. We tap into our
network of professionals in a variety of technical disciplines, so that clients are not exposed to the effects of the
industry skills shortage.

Added value:
Planning
Establishing the most effective procurement philosophy according to specific client requirements
Developing a procurement management plan that accurately describes how the process will be managed
Enquiry process
Inviting appropriate bidders through a pre-qualification and selection process
Reviewing the various conditions of contract to optimise potential value for each application
Ascertaining the most suitable measurement criteria, be it fixed price, re-measurable or perhaps time and
material (cost plus) based contracts
Utilising a Procurement Management Plan to control the outcome of the procurement process
Adjudication
Using evaluation criteria in a weighted matrix to determine the best suited candidate for each contract,
taking into account capacity, capability, experience and technical approach
Evaluation of lifecycle costing, integration of systems and operability
Direct and indirect cost evaluation and modelling
Manage clarification meetings and contract negotiations to the benefit of the client and supplier
Award and Administration
Contract management
Continual involvement during contract administration to ensure accurate delivery of the scope of work
Coordination of quantity surveys and progress reports
Risk mitigation through expediting / delivery monitoring and control
Claims resolution
Contract closure
 Consistent Quality Control, Risk Mitigation
Consistent Quality Control, Risk Mitigation

and Safety Management

Safety, Risk and Quality Management planning and development of procedures are initiated during the study phases
of the project, but plans and strategies are only effective when consistently applied through all phases of projects.

Added value:
& Safety Management

We do not compromise on safety. In all aspects of our work we consider it a priority and apply tools such as HAZOP /
maintainability review during design, or toolbox talks / task observation during construction, to ensure a safe
environment for all.

Risk management is an essential part of pro-active project management. We focus on early project risk analysis,
development of appropriate actions / mitigation strategies / contingency allocation and progressive updates of the
risk register. This empowers the project manager and client to take early corrective action to risks identified for
meeting project objectives.

Our passion for quality shines through in the extent to which we apply quality control throughout the project
lifecycle. Quality planning, assurance, monitoring and control are performed to agreed standards, targeted to meet
or exceed requirements. This relates to all aspects of the project, including project management, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
 Expert Construction / Execution
Expert Construction / Execution
Like most of our service areas, application of our construction management competency begins in the study phases,
with constructability reviews and identification of project elements that will affect construction.

During the execution phase, the entire construction process is managed, from mobilisation to site to the final
handover of the completed facility.

Early alignment of construction planning with project goals and client objectives is essential to the success of the
implementation.

Added value:
Construction work packages are identified and scheduled, including logistics aspects
The appropriate contracting strategy is selected
Ongoing material management, control and coordination
Effective commissioning and handover
Workforce planning, resourcing and management
Off -site quality assurance and inspections
Safety Management
Quality control according to project specifications
Strength in Knowledge

ATEC PMC is a young, growing company of engineers, project managers and problem solvers.
Our senior management team represents the mechanical, civil, structural, mining, electrical, control
and metallurgical engineering disciplines. They have experience as project / construction managers
and lead engineers on small, medium and mega projects, covering a wide range of mining, minerals
processing, metals and industrial work.

ATEC PMC is equipped to add value through combination of our service areas, from independent
studies and audits, to delivering entire facilities from concept to handover.

Our expertise is applied to a wide range of projects and commodities.

We pride ourselves in our ability to apply our knowledge, high standards and commitment to
quality and know that what we do, we do exceptionally well.
Growth Through
Satisfied Clients
We ensure accessibility and personal attention at all levels of
the client operation.

This attitude and our delivery model have appealed to some of

the industry’s most prominent role-players.

Frontier Rare Earths Alufer Mining

Kumba Iron Ore Lodestone Namibia

Eland Platinum Sesa Goa India

Black Mountain Zinc Goliath Gold

Aquarius Platinum Graphit Kropfmuhl

Keaton Energy Noble Gold

Exxaro Aquila Resources

Marubeni Coal Petra Diamonds

BHP Billiton Vedanta Resources

Assmang PPC
Expertly Evolving Project Phases
Our people are engineers with entrepreneurial hearts. We hire fellow innovators, problem-solvers who ask
themselves and us,

'What is the best solution we can offer our client?’.

Exploring the challenge,

delivering the solution

Albert Jacobs holds mechanical engineering and commercial degrees and is

registered as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
He is experienced in engineering design and project management with client and
consulting companies in the mining, metals and related industries.

He has managed feasibility study work and performed technical and management
roles in execution of small, large and mega projects. He developed engineering
groups at a senior level in global mining and engineering firms in South Africa and
Australia.

His current focus is on engineering setup and engineering / project management of

studies and implementation projects as director of ATEC PMC.

Understanding the detail, A group of multi-disciplinary engineers and designers work closely with our clients
developing the design to ensure a proper understanding of the detail of each particular project, before
utilising a range of tools and systems to develop the design to a point where a
decision can be made regarding the feasibility of the ideas and possibly obtain
approval for implementation. We rely heavily on integrated 3D CAD and other
design tools to develop a visual representation that lends itself to live or online
mark-up and review. Engineering and costing is backed up with data from recent
projects or industry that is updated continuously to represent the latest in technical
thinking and market factors. As part of design we look at execution and mitigation
of risk.

Visualising the need, Following project approval for implementation, the design and execution plan is
creating the reality finalised in sufficient detail to allow proper control over the execution phase.
Baseline schedules and control budgets form the basis for planning and control.
Engineers, project managers, project control personnel and site construction teams
work in tandem to execute contracts on LSTK, EPCM, BOOT, BOOM or client
specific terms and conditions Our monthly reporting can be done at steering
committee or executive level and captures the essence of project status on both
technical and commercial levels, with specific actions identified for the following
period to manage completion according to plan.
Contact us for an innovative solution to your project challenge.

Tel: +27 (0)12 663 8332

E-mail: [email protected]

Street: 41 Aspen Crescent, Zwartkop x4, Centurion, 0157, South Africa

Postal: PO Box 12208, Clubview, 0014, South Africa

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