--- title: How mining companies guide their investment decisions via mining optimisation with Whittle Consulting description: Mine optimisation. Greenfield or Brownfield mines. Takeovers. Mergers & Acquisitions. Rank capital options. Evaluate mining technologies. 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One of these objectives is to [guide the investment decisions](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/objectives-outcomes/#objectivefour) for their mining project or operation. Let’s explore this objective in detail. #### ![Checking\_Figures\_BG](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Checking_Figures_BG.jpg?width=450&height=300&name=Checking_Figures_BG.jpg) #### 4. Guide investment decisions **Objectives:** - Takeovers, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) - Rank capital options - Evaluate mining technologies - Determine size & timing of mine expansions - Increase overall mine valuation Outcomes Mining companies have many of investment options to evaluate. All have a range of positive and negative impacts. A [Whittle Enterprise Optimisation model](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/#mechanisms) simultaneously optimises the interconnections of the proposed investment right across the business. This quantifies the full effect, allowing the proper ranking and prioritisation of investment decisions. This also ensures the optimal increase to mine valuation is achieved. #### Introducing Whittle Consulting [Whittle Consulting](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about-us/) are the leaders in mining consulting and are the recognised experts in [mining optimisation](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/#model). With a proven track record, Whittle assists mining businesses worldwide with mine planning and mine optimisation. Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning, incorporates [Whittle Enterprise Optimisation modelling](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/#mechanisms). This routinely increases the economics of mining projects and operations, enhancing overall mine valuation, - from 5% to 35%, and in many cases substantially more. 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