ABOUT US
SERVICE MODEL
Whittle Consulting’s approach to Enterprise Optimization for the Mining Industry involves a combination of:
- Advanced analytical, costing and operational modelling techniques
- Advanced use of Gemcom Whittle software
- Whittle Consulting Prober – B optimisation software (proprietary)
- Efficient data base and data processing management
- Extensive experience in mining optimisation and business planning challenges
Planning activity tends to come in short bursts, so the ability to quickly identify the issues, capture and process the data, and perform the analysis is critical. In order for clients to rely on our services to support something as important as strategic planning and decision making, we have focussed on:
- Communication and planning
- Rigorous review and validation
- Data security
- Tailored reporting
- Data processing capacity
- Flexibility
An optimisation project is a team effort. Our integrated approach to Enterprise Optimization is the umbrella process that combines knowledge and relevant information from all disciplines within the organisation, to develop strategies that identify the best options for value enhancement.
An initial optimisation study may take between 1 and 6 weeks, the ongoing application of the approach developed depending on its relevance to the future challenges of the client involved. Follow-up can be on a regular or “ad hoc” basis as required. With ongoing client relationships, we see clients take an increasing role in controlling the direction of the analysis and operation of the optimisation models.
Our commercial model involves fees for consulting time of our personnel, and fees per run for use of the Prober – B optimiser and data processing facility (i.e. no software purchase cost). Alternatively we can work on a shared risk and return basis.
CLIENTS
In the last few years, the companies we have performed optimisation studies for include:
COMPANY HISTORY
Jeff Whittle’s name is recognised worldwide for his achievements in mining optimisation. He is a Fellow of both the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
In 1984, Jeff and Ruth Whittle founded Whittle Programming Pty Ltd, providers of the Strategic Mine Planning software packages Whittle Three-D, Four-D, Four-X, Opti-Cut and the Milawa Algorithm. These tools achieved use by over 400 mining companies across 50 countries. (Their son) David Whittle also joined as Business Manager and later became Managing Director.
In 1999, Whittle Consulting Pty Ltd was formed as a joint venture with (their son) Gerald Whittle who had returned from Europe after extensive experience in international business management.
In 2000, the two companies were combined into Whittle Technology Limited (WTL) and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
In 2001, WTL sold Whittle Programming to Gemcom Software International, a Canadian listed mining software house. David Whittle and a number of key staff transferred to Gemcom.
In 2002, WTL sold Whittle Consulting Pty Ltd to Jeff, Ruth and Gerald Whittle.
From 2002 to the present, Whittle Consulting operates as a private company based in Melbourne Australia.
STAFF AND ASSOCIATES
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Associates:
Partners:
| Ausenco Limited
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| www.ausenco.com
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| World leading engineering, project management and operations solutions provider to the global resources, energy and process infrastructure industries, Australia and worldwide.
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| Vector Engineering Inc
| www.vectoreng.com
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| Engineering and Environmental Consultants (Ausenco subsidiary). Nth America, Sth America.
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| SMG Consultants Pty Ltd
| www.smgc.com.au
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| Geology, Geotechnical, Mining Engineering. Brisbane/Australia and Jakarta/Indonesia.
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| Gemcom Software International Inc
| www.gemcomsoftware.com
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| Leaders in specialised mining productivity solutions. Canada, Australia and worldwide.
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| Wind Power Pty Ltd
| www.wind-power.com.au
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| Melbourne-based "wind-only" energy company, dedicated to the profitable and sustainable development of wind farms in Australia. (A subsidiary of Origin Energy Ltd). Whittle Consulting and Wind Power has a JV agreement to bring Wind and other Renewable Energy solutions to the mining industry in Australia and overseas.
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