Industrial Minerals
PEC Consulting Group, the consulting arm of PENTA Engineering Corporation, is a global leader in providing engineering and consulting services to the industrial minerals sector. Our deep-rooted expertise spans a wide range of non-metallic minerals, including limestone, cement, lime, gypsum, sands, and aggregates. With a proven track record of success, we offer unparalleled knowledge and experience to help our clients overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
Our experienced consultants combine technical proficiency with strategic insight to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, optimizing existing operations, or facing regulatory hurdles, we are your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the industrial minerals market.
Partner with mineral industry experts
PEC Consulting Group offers expert consulting for the industrial minerals sector. Our deep industry knowledge and proven track record help you increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.
Services
- Scoping Studies.
- Conceptual and Economic Study, including plant and mine design.
- Project Schedule Development, CAPEX Studies and OPEX Studies.
- Economic Studies, Market Studies and Financial Studies.
- Pre Feasibility and Bankable Feasibility Studies for new plants and plant expansions.
- Investigation and evaluation of raw materials.
- Sampling and evaluation of mineral deposits.
- Geological studies Mine and quarry planning.
- Environmental emissions assessment and selection of control technologies for particulate matter.
- Operations improvement.
- Flow diagram development.
- Selection of process equipment and evaluation of existing equipment.
- Due Diligence for Acquisitions.
- Mergers and Acquisitions.
- Process Audits and productivity improvements.
- Maintenance and Reliability Audits.
- Operations evaluation and operators training.
- Development of Bid Documents for Main Process Equipment.
- Contract Negotiation.
- Closure of Contracts.
- Auxiliary Equipment Selection Assistance and Material handling.
- Contractor Selection Assistance.
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control Monitoring.
- Procurement & Expediting Assistance.
- Site Advisory Services.
- Commissioning and Start-up Assistance.
Industrial Minerals Consultants
PENTA has been providing consulting services to the industrial minerals industry for over 30 years. Our consultants have extensive experience in the following Industries:
- Cement.
- Clays.
- Diatomaceous Earths.
- Feldspar.
- Frac Sands (Proppant Sands).
- Ground Calcium Carbonate.
- Gypsum.
- Industrial Sands.
- Kaolin.
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- Lime.
- Limestone and Dolomite.
- Perlite.
- Precipitated Calcium Carbonate.
- Pozzolans.
- Refractory Clays.
- Salts.
- Silica Sands.
- Wollastonite.
Clients List
The following are some of our clients:
- US Silica.
- Pioneer Natural Resources.
- Cutler Magner.
- Florida Crushed Stone.
- Florida Rock Industries.
- Salt River Materials Group
- United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
Optimize your industrial mineral project
PEC Consulting Group offers a comprehensive suite of services from scoping to start-up. Our 30+ years of experience and successful projects across the industrial minerals sector make us your ideal partner.
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