TechSer Mining Consultants (TSMC)
TechSer Mining Consultants (TSMC) is a dynamic and growing provider of strategic mine planning services, specializing in open pit and underground operations. With a focus on serving mining companies with projects and operations in Canada and the Americas, we offer a comprehensive range of services including Strategic Resource Analysis, Scoping Studies, Pre-feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and Project Management.
At TSMC, our primary strength lies in delivering tailored evaluations that carefully examine strategic scenarios, allowing our clients to explore and test all possible options before committing to a single business case. This approach ensures that our clients make informed decisions based on a thorough understanding of the potential risks and value opportunities associated with their mining projects.
Our consultants have worked in more than 20 mining projects
Comprises experienced professionals with extensive operational and practical knowledge in the field
Experience in 7 countries in the Americas
Independent mining consultants
Our consulting services offer a wealth of expertise encompassing resource modeling, mine design, mine planning, fleet estimation, as well as comprehensive analysis of mine capital expenditures, operating expenditures, and financial aspects. Our ultimate objective is to unlock your project's maximum potential value
Services
Resource Estimation
Determining the quantity and type of resources required to successfully execute the project.
Mine Design Open Pit
Designing the layout of the open pit, determining the size and shape of the pit, and establishing the mining sequence and schedule.
Mine Design Underground
Determining the most efficient and safe methods for extracting mineral resources from beneath the Earth's surface.
Strategic Scenario Analysis
This analysis helps mine planners make informed decisions and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Preliminary Economic Assessment
The PEA provides stakeholders with an early assessment of the project's value and assists in decision-making regarding further development or investment.
Preliminary Feasibility Studies
The specific steps and requirements may vary depending on the industry and nature of the project being evaluated.
Our Team
Cristian Garcia P.Eng.
President and Managing Director
Cristian Garcia P.Eng.
President and Managing Director
- 23 years of consulting and operational experience in project evaluation, technical services, strategic mine planning, and pit optimization, as well as global knowledge about the mining and exploration business for both open pit and underground mines.
- More than 15 years of international experience working in operations and exploration sites in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to support due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic resource development processes.
- Experience in Scoping, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility studies, and NI 43-101 Reporting Standards for both open pit and underground mining projects.
Leslie Veliz
Senior Mine Planning Specialist
Leslie Veliz
Senior Mine Planning Specialist
Mining Engineer from Universidad de Atacama, with over 17 years of experience in the planning and management of mining projects. Throughout her career, she has been involved in the strategic and operational planning of mines, ensuring resource optimization and compliance with technical and safety standards. She has extensive experience in the development of long-term business models, resource and reserve estimation, cost modeling, and mine scheduling.
Her broad experience includes coordinating and participating in multidisciplinary teams in complex environments, ensuring the successful execution of projects. She is continuously committed to ongoing improvement and the implementation of innovative technologies that contribute to the sustainable and competitive development of the mining industry.
Mike Tyne
Principal Mining Engineer P.Eng.
Mike Tyne
Principal Mining Engineer P.Eng.
Mike is an Associate with TechSer Mining Consultants. He is a Mining engineer with international consulting experience ranging from geotechnical (open pit and underground) to operations production drill and blast, ground control, and backfill. Committed to leadership of safe teams, high quality work and knowledge transfer through mentoring and training
Alexander Aciar
Alexander Aciar
Alexander Aciar
Alexander Aciar
Ingeniero de Minas (cursado finalizado) de la Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Argentina. Cuenta con experiencia en operaciones mineras, procesos e hidrometalurgia, además de conocimientos en Datamine, AutoCAD y análisis de datos. Actualmente se desempeña como Ingeniero de Minas Junior (EIT) apoyando estudios de planificación minera y evaluación de proyectos.