INDEPENDENT MINE CONSULTING & TECHNICAL ADVISORYWESTERN UNITED STATES ✳ OWNER-SIDE PERSPECTIVE

Clear thinking.
Better mine
decisions.

Independent technical and operational consulting for the realities of mine ownership, development, and operation.

↗ ENGINEERED FOR REALITY
MF / TECHNICAL LENSSee the entire project.
Not just the numbers.
TECHNICAL · OPERATIONAL · REGULATORY
PROJECT ANALYSIS / SITE DEVELOPMENT
MINEFORCE — MINE CONSULTING
AN INTEGRATED PERSPECTIVE

Good mine decisions require more than a report. They require a realistic understanding of the asset, the site, the operation, and the work needed to move forward.

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Practical expertise.
Across the mine lifecycle.

From early due diligence to operating readiness, MineForce brings together technical evaluation, project planning, and field-informed execution.

01 / ASSESSMENT↗

Mine & Project
Analysis

Independent review of project assumptions, technical documentation, physical conditions, infrastructure, constraints, and development opportunities.

PROJECT EVALUATION & RISK
02 / OPERATIONS↗

Operations &
Restart Planning

Practical assessments of mine readiness, work sequencing, equipment, staffing, budgets, contractor needs, and operational gaps.

READINESS & EXECUTION
03 / SITE DEVELOPMENT↗

Site Design &
Infrastructure

Conceptual site layouts, access and circulation, surface facilities, utilities, staging, logistics, and development coordination.

SITE PLANNING & LOGISTICS
04 / SAFETY↗

Mine Safety &
Operational Readiness

Assessment of safety systems, operating procedures, hazard controls, readiness gaps, and regulatory considerations within the larger mine operating plan.

SAFETY SYSTEMS & SITE READINESS
05 / DILIGENCE↗

Technical Due
Diligence

Structured identification of material project risks, missing information, permitting dependencies, and the assumptions behind development plans.

OWNER & INVESTOR DECISIONS
06 / REPRESENTATION↗

Owner-Side Project
Advisory

Independent project support for scopes, budgets, scheduling, contractor coordination, risk tracking, and development decisions.

OVERSIGHT & COORDINATION
“A mine plan only creates value when it holds up against the conditions on the ground.”
TECHNICAL DISCIPLINEOPERATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITYSTRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE

From complexity
to a workable plan.

Every engagement starts by separating what is known, what is assumed, and what must be resolved before the next commitment.

01

Establish the facts

Review technical information, existing infrastructure, operating conditions, permits, and project objectives.

02

Identify the gaps

Test the assumptions behind capital needs, mine readiness, staffing, access, compliance, and schedule.

03

Define the priorities

Translate findings into a sequence of decisions, practical work scopes, budgets, and action items.

04

Support execution

Help owners and project teams coordinate the work, monitor issues, and refine plans as conditions change.

BUILT FOR DECISION-MAKERS

Clear findings. Defensible priorities. An honest view of what comes next.

Discuss a project

Safety belongs
inside the operation.

MineForce integrates mine safety considerations into operational assessments, development planning, and startup readiness. The principal’s experience as an MSHA instructor informs a field-centered approach to regulatory awareness, working conditions, and operational risk.

Talk through your needs
AREAS OF FOCUS MF / 04
01Safety systems & procedures↗
02Operational risk identification↗
03Startup / restart preparedness↗
04Site readiness & field reviews↗
PLANNING • READINESS • OPERATIONS
David Pennington, Principal of MineForce LLC
DAVID PENNINGTON — PRINCIPAL
DIRECT ENGAGEMENT.
PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY.

Experienced in the
field. Grounded in
engineering.

David Pennington PRINCIPAL / MINEFORCE LLC

David Pennington advises mine owners, operators, and investors on the intersection of project evaluation, mine development, operating readiness, site planning, and risk. His background combines a B.S. in Civil Engineering with hands-on mine operations, contractor management, infrastructure development, and regulatory coordination.

As an MSHA instructor, he brings an additional safety and regulatory perspective to mine assessments, operational planning, and responsible project development.

B.S.CIVIL
ENGINEERING
MSHAINSTRUCTOR
EXPERIENCE
FIELDOPERATIONS &
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Built around the needs
of the decision-maker.

01

Mine owners & operators

Operational assessments, restart plans, site development, safety-system reviews, and practical project oversight.

02

Developers & project teams

Planning support, sequencing, infrastructure concepts, scopes of work, and coordination of development priorities.

03

Investors & acquirers

Independent technical diligence, operating assumptions, execution risk, and assessments that support informed decisions.

Start with
a clearer picture.

Whether you're evaluating an acquisition, planning a restart, or working through an operational issue, the right first step is a straightforward conversation.

Contact the principal
Confidential project discussions · Direct principal involvement
MINEFORCE / MINE CONSULTING 01—06
Technical perspective.
Operational experience.
Independent judgment.
DECISIONS INFORMED BY THE FIELD↗