--- title: How Whittle Consulting supports mining companies in the Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Study process via mining optimisation description: Whittle Consulting supports the Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Study process via mining optimisation with their the unique approach to Integrated Strategic Mine Planning image: https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/hubfs/WhittleConsulting_CaseStudies_Photos_3.jpg --- [![Whittle Consulting](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Whittleconsulting_June2023/Images/logo.svg "Whittle Consulting")](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/) - [Services](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/services/) - [Our Approach](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning-for-the-mining-industry/) - [Our Services](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/services/) - [Benefits & Outcomes](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/benefits-outcomes/) - [About](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/) - About Us - [About Whittle Consulting](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/) - [Clients](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/#clients) - [Team](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/our-team/) - [Results](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/#results) - [Case Studies](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-case-studies/) - [Latest News](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/) - [Resources](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/resources/) - [Seminar](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/) - Seminar - [Whittle Integrated Strategic Planning Seminar](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/) - [Seminar Dates](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/#dates) - [Seminar Registration](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/seminar-registration/) - [Contact](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/contact-us/) - - [Services](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/services/) - Services - [Our Approach](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning-for-the-mining-industry/) - [Our Services](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/services/) - [Benefits & Outcomes](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/benefits-outcomes/) - [About](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/) - About Us - [About Whittle Consulting](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/) - [Clients](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/#clients) - [Team](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/our-team/) - [Results](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/#results) - [Case Studies](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-case-studies/) - [Latest News](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/) - [Resources](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about/resources/) - [Seminar](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/) - Seminar - [Whittle Integrated Strategic Planning Seminar](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/) - [Seminar Dates](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/#dates) - [Seminar Registration](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-integrated-strategic-planning-seminar/seminar-registration/) - [Contact](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/contact-us/) - - - - # How Whittle Consulting supports mining companies in the Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Study process via mining optimisation [Home](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au) > [Latest News](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au) > How Whittle Consulting supports mining companies in the Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Study process via mining optimisation # How Whittle Consulting supports mining companies in the Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Study process via mining optimisation - Posted by: [Whittle Consulting](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/author/whittle-consulting) - On September 16, 2021 - [0 Comments](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/how-whittle-consulting-supports-mining-companies-in-the-pre-feasibility-feasibility-study-process-via-mining-optimisation#comments-listing)   As the leading mining consultants, [Whittle Consulting](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/about-us/) has identified the top 15 [Objectives and Outcomes](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/objectives-outcomes/) that drive our clients to implement mining optimisation generally, and [Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/), in particular.  One of these objectives is to support the Feasibility Study mine planning process of their mining project or operation. Let’s explore this objective in detail. #### ![WhittleConsulting_CaseStudies_Photos_3](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WhittleConsulting_CaseStudies_Photos_3.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=WhittleConsulting_CaseStudies_Photos_3.jpg) #### 3. Support the Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Study mine planning process **Objectives:** - Support Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA) - Support Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS) - Support Feasibility Studies (FS) - Increase mine valuation Outcomes The best time to commence Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning is at any point during the planning stages of a mining project. The optimal time is during the [Pre-Feasibility Study stage](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/objectives-outcomes/#objectivethree), before any major decisions are made. However, significant benefit is also achieved when Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning is implemented during the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) process, and more particularly, during the [Feasibility Study (FS) stage](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/objectives-outcomes/#objectivethree). At all stages, the [Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/) process will inform project-shaping decisions to maximise the likelihood of success and overall mine valuation and profitability. #### 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. These results are achieved even after conventional mining optimisation techniques have already been applied. [Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/) is suitable for both open pit mines and underground mines, across all commodities. #### Learn about Whittle mine optimisation via our online mining seminar The easiest way to learn more about Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning is to attend our online, interactive, 4 half-day seminar. 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