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title: WHITTLE CONSULTING CASE STUDIES – PANAUST, INCA DE ORO
description: Whittle Consulting Case Study - PanAust, Inca De Oro project, Gold, Copper, Open Pit, Chile. The Whittle Enterprise Optimisation study produced an 80.8% overall increase in pre-tax NPV.
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# [WHITTLE CONSULTING CASE STUDIES – PANAUST, INCA DE ORO](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/whittle-consulting-case-studies-panaust-inca-de-oro)

 Written by [Whittle Consulting](https://latestnews.whittleconsulting.com.au/author/whittle-consulting) | Jul 14, 2022 3:30:00 AM

 

The best way to explain the benefits of the [Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/) approach is to look at examples of our project work. Since 1999, [Whittle Consulting](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/) has a proven track record in mining optimisation and mine planning with many of the largest mining companies around the world, undertaken across all commodities and in all continents.

[Whittle Enterprise Optimisation studies](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/integrated-strategic-planning/#mechanisms) have consistently proven to significantly enhance the economics of mining projects and operations. The full effects of a Whittle Optimisation can be extraordinary. Whittle Consulting regularly achieves NPV increases from 5%-35%, and in many cases substantially more. These improvements to mine valuation occur even when other conventional mine optimisation techniques have already been applied. The [PanAust, Inca De Oro project](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/codeless_portfolio/panaust-inca-de-oro/) is an excellent example of the benefits we provide to our clients.

#### PANAUST, INCA DE ORO- GOLD & COPPER - CHILE

Whittle Consulting conducted a Whittle Enterprise Optimisation (EO) study of the Inca de Oro project in Chile. The specific objective of the study was to increase NPV and mine valuation. Options around plant sizing and expansion timing, capital staging, scheduling, grind size selection and blasting intensity were evaluated. The Whittle EO study produced an 80.8% overall increase in pre-tax NPV, above the PanAust best business case. Impressively, the NPV increase was 116.8% for an expanded case, including the Carmen deposit.

*“A unique approach to optimising project value and cash flow returns ….”* John Meyer, SP Angel, London

[READ](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/codeless_portfolio/panaust-inca-de-oro/)CASE STUDY

#### Want to learn more about the Whittle Integrated Strategic Planning approach to Mine Optimisation?

- Watch our 10 minute video - [What is Integrated Strategic Planning](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/what-is-integrated-strategic-planning/) - a high level overview of our approach and the methodologies applied to maximise the value of mining operations & projects worldwide
- Download a recording of our [45 minute Introductory WEBINAR -](https://info.whittleconsulting.com.au/lp-whittle-consulting-45-minute-webinar?hs_preview=QRusNBfc-58104890723)a conceptual overview of the Whittle Consulting philosophy and methodology and explains what is covered if you attend our online Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning seminar
- Attend a [Whittle Integrated Strategic Mine Planning SEMINAR](https://www.whittleconsulting.com.au/seminar/), delivered online over 4-half days in a live & interactive format

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