Challenging
convention
We give decision makers greater confidence to deal with the operationally complex
When it comes to project outcomes, commercial foresight determines the end result.
Trusted commercial and legal advisors, Maverick Consultancy offer independent thinking, critical to a project’s performance and delivery. Our unbiased, field-led strategies extend beyond contracts to operational readiness and long-term capacity building.
what we do
We give mining projects a different level of visibility. Our field led advisory delivers better project outcomes for decision makers dealing with complex scenarios and jurisdictions.
Tender management
We protect margins by challenging assumptions, strengthening discipline, and preventing commercial leakage before tender risk becomes project loss.
Contract drafting
Our experience delivers scope clarity, rate logic and enforceable terms, designed to transfer risk and uphold commercial objectives.
Execution and performance
We protect value; enforcing contracts, tightening supplier discipline, and stopping margin erosion from missed notices and unmanaged variations.
Cross border commercials
We de‑risk international operations, predicting commercials and constraints and sharing on‑the‑ground knowhow in new jurisdictions.
OEM selection + negotiation
We guide capital outlay; interrogating OEM specs, equalising fleet tenders, and negotiating deals that unlock sustainable fleet value.
Dispute resolution
Our decisive correspondence, good‑faith negotiations and settlement structures guard critical relationships and outcomes.
mining strategies across the project lifecycle
At every point in the mining lifecycle—from feasibility through construction and commissioning, we seek to protect your major capital investments and future cash flow, ensuring alignment between operational strategy, procurement and contracting.
Concept
- preliminary commercial + legal advice
- advice related to project set up + risk minimisation
- situational support for new market entrants
- setting a commercial framework aligned with best practice
Discovery
- early-stage contract drafting and negotiation
- cost & financial modelling
- project structuring and organisational planning
- early risk identification and mitigation planning
Construction
- advanced financial modelling to ensure economic viability
- comprehensive legal and commercial advisory
- contractor performance and risk management
- field led insights
- early dispute resolution support
- contractor behaviour and claims posture management
Operational Readiness
- claims and dispute resolution + management
- knowledge transfer to client’s site team focused on steady state operations
- ongoing review of commercial + contractual obligations related to operations
- supplier and OEM readiness assurance; validating capability before day one
- establishing readiness criteria tied to commercial outcomes
Operations
- ongoing asset management guidance
- overseeing maintenance programs + contract performance
- supporting compliance with regulatory, safety + environmental focus
- commercial + legal oversight
- monitoring + reporting on key operational KPIs
- building self-reliant and adaptive teams to drive internal systems
- contract optimisation and renegotiation
- value leakage detection and recovery
Closure
- overseeing development and implementation of closure plans
- asset disposal strategy
- contract close out and reconciliation, validating claims, variations, warranties and final accounts.
- decommissioning commercial strategy, sequencing, cost control and contractor engagement.
mining strategies across the project lifecycle
At every point in the mining lifecycle—from feasibility through construction and commissioning, we seek to protect your major capital investments and future cash flow, ensuring alignment between operational strategy, procurement and contracting.
- preliminary commercial + legal advice
- advice related to project set up + risk minimisation
- situational support for new market entrants
- setting a commercial framework aligned with best practice
- early-stage contract drafting and negotiation
- cost & financial modelling
- project structuring and organisational planning
- early risk identification and mitigation planning
- advanced financial modelling to ensure economic viability
- comprehensive legal and commercial advisory
- contractor performance and risk management
- field led insights
- early dispute resolution support
- contractor behaviour and claims posture management
- claims and dispute resolution + management
- knowledge transfer to client’s site team focused on steady state operations
- ongoing review of commercial + contractual obligations related to operations
- supplier and OEM readiness assurance; validating capability before day one
- establishing readiness criteria tied to commercial outcomes
- ongoing asset management guidance
- overseeing maintenance programs + contract performance
- supporting compliance with regulatory, safety + environmental focus
- commercial + legal oversight
- monitoring + reporting on key operational KPIs
- building self-reliant and adaptive teams to drive internal systems
- contract optimisation and renegotiation
- value leakage detection and recovery
- overseeing development and implementation of closure plans
- asset disposal strategy
- contract close out and reconciliation, validating claims, variations, warranties and final accounts.
- decommissioning commercial strategy, sequencing, cost control and contractor engagement.
challenging
convention
We give decision makers greater confidence to deal with the operationally complex. From plant, equipment, or operational services, we’ll show you how better contracts influence Total Cost of Ownership in Mining. We call this – challenging convention.
Maverick
noun
a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way – Cambridge University dictionary Living our value of independence, we embrace the true spirit of a maverick. We think and act independently and challenge convention.
the maverick difference
Our execution model integrates financial, commercial, legal and operational disciplines to successfully unlock new levels of confidence and performance
Our clients benefit from our global experience and local footprint, proven over countless mining jurisdictions and projects. Focused on material outcomes we’ll guide you to a position of strength at the get go.
As trusted advisors, Maverick offers independent thinking, critical to project performance and program delivery.
We are part of the team throughout the project lifecycle, offering expert and unbiased strategic insight beyond execution of contracts.
Sitting alongside your executive team, we identify the gaps and develop thinking fundamental to your long-term resilience and future business strategy. We grow your independence vs nurturing dependence.
We help you navigate new markets, political dynamics and local operating environments, bringing Australian standards to first mover businesses. Our on-ground execution experience includes experience in Canada, Chile, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Indonesia, Mali, Mongolia, the Philippines, Tanzania and Zambia.
ready to get
started?
Tell us about your project, fleet or contract challenge and we’ll show you where scope, pricing or execution is eroding returns.
Maverick works alongside your team to tighten cost discipline, enforce agreements and embed commercial control into daily operations.e.