Equipment Procurement

Procurement of Earth Moving Equipment

 

• Needs Assessment and Specification: Accurately defining the project’s exact requirements for machinery and equipment.

 

• Vendor and Manufacturer Selection: Identifying and evaluating top-tier global manufacturers and suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.

 

• Price and Contract Negotiation: Securing the most competitive prices and favorable contract terms, including warranties and maintenance agreements.

 

• Lease vs. Buy Analysis: Evaluating whether it is more cost-effective to purchase, lease, or rent specific equipment.

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• Financing and Payment Management: Structuring the financing for large-scale equipment purchases and managing payment schedules.

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• Customization and Fabrication: Overseeing the customization of equipment to meet the unique demands of the project’s geological conditions.

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• Quality Control and Inspection: Performing independent inspections of equipment before shipment to ensure it meets all specifications.

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• Shipping and Transport Logistics: Managing the complex logistics of transporting large and heavy equipment to the mine site.

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• On-Site Assembly and Commissioning: Supervising the assembly and testing of the mining plant and equipment on-site to ensure it is operational.

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• Spare Parts Inventory: Establishing a comprehensive inventory of critical spare parts to minimize downtime from equipment failure.

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• Maintenance and Service Agreements: Securing long-term service agreements with manufacturers to ensure ongoing maintenance and support.

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• Asset Management System: Implementing a system to track and manage the lifecycle of all assets, from purchase to disposal.

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• Depreciation and Tax Planning: Strategically planning for equipment depreciation to optimize tax benefits.​​​​​​​