Whittle Integrated Strategic
Planning Seminar
NEW FORMAT| Offering greater flexibility & access:
Self-paced pre-work modules — 4 – 6 hours
Live Zoom session with Gerald Whittle — 3 hours
Concluding self-paced modules — 1 – 2 hours
What will you learn?
Maximise cash & improve mine valuation
Increase cash flow and learn how to improve the value of minerals businesses by 5% to 35%, and in many cases substantially more.
One model for the entire mine
Learn how to implement effective long-term mine planning to optimise the whole value chain including; mining, mineral processing, logistics, production and capital.
The Whittle 10 Steps
A Whittle Enterprise Optimisation model consolidates existing knowledge and data from disparate systems into a single integrated model. When applied simultaneously, the Whittle 10 Steps produce extraordinary results.
Identify bottlenecks & improve cost modelling
The application of powerful techniques and concepts such as Activity Based Costing, combined with Theory of Constraints, creates a dynamic analytical approach for decision making across all aspects of a mining operation.
Sustainability
Whittle Integrated Strategic Planning aims to find the balance between financial value and other important elements such as Sustainability.
Case study examples
A showcase of the results achieved by mining businesses worldwide from undergoing a Whittle Enterprise Optimisation Study.
Who should attend?
Ideally, senior managers across all business disciplines from the one company should attend together, as the seminar presents the benefits of cross-functional collaboration.
Attendance is often the final step in deciding whether to embark on a Whittle Enterprise Optimisation study, or the first step in doing it.
Attended by over 6,500 mining professionals:
- C-Suite
- Finance
- HR
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Geology
- Metallurgy
- EPCM
- Analysts & Investors
NOTE: This is not a software course, but a strategic mining integration and mine optimisation learning experience. Participants who attend the seminar (75% at minimum) will be provided with a certificate of attendance and may be eligible to claim up to 16 professional development hours.
About Gerald Whittle
Gerald Whittle, CEO of Whittle Consulting has worked in the mining industry for over 20 years.
- A recognised thought leader on mining optimisation
- A qualified accountant and an experienced CFO
- Has over 40 years in business planning, analysis and change management.
Introductory Webinar - 45 minutes
Watch our 45-minute introductory webinar to gain a high-level overview of the Whittle Integrated Strategic Planning approach, and the content covered in the seminar.
Seminar Dates (live Zoom sessions)
Registration for our October seminar series is now open, dates and time zone information is detailed below.
Note: Participants are required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of self-paced pre work before the live Zoom session.
Time zones suitable for:
Australasia
8 October 2026
12:00-15:00 AEST (UTC+10)
7:00am – 10:00am – Almaty
9:00am – 12:00pm – Jakarta
10:00am – 1:00pm – Perth
11:00am – 2:00pm – Tokyo
12:00pm – 3:00pm – Brisbane
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Melbourne
Time zones suitable for:
Europe, Africa & Middle East
13 October 2026
10:00-13:00 BST (UTC+1)
6:00am – 9:00am – Sao Paulo & Buenos Aires
9:00am – 12:00pm – Accra
10:00am – 1:00pm –London
11:00am – 2:00pm –Johannesburg
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Dubai
4:00pm – 7:00pm – Jakarta
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Perth
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Brisbane
8:00pm – 11:00pm – Melbourne
Time zones suitable for:
North, Central & South America
15 October 2026
12:00-15:00 EDT (UTC-4)
9:00am – 12:00pm – Vancouver
10:00am – 1:00pm – Denver
11:00am – 2:00pm – Lima
12:00pm – 3:00pm – Toronto
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Santiago, Sao Paulo & Buenos Aires
5:00pm – 8:00pm – London
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Johannesburg
Seminar programme
The seminar programme is available in 3 languages.
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