WE RESCUE DISTRESSED MINING PROJECTS
UNLOCK LASTING VALUE

With 30+ years of global mining leadership, we turn stalled or high-risk operations into profitable, sustainable ventures. Our strategies have delivered billions in added NPV while cutting risk, capex, and delays.
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areas of focus

strategy
recovery
due diligence
oversite

about imb, inc.

Strategic Mining Solutions for Maximum Value

With over 30 years of global mining leadership, IMB Inc. delivers practical, high-impact solutions for complex projects. Led by Trace Arlaud — a Qualified Person (NI 43-101) and board-level advisor — we transform stalled or high-risk operations into profitable, sustainable ventures. Our expertise spans from deep technical mining methods to governance, sustainability, and project recovery, always grounded in operational realities.

strategy

We're the hub for Building the Blueprint for
Long-Term Success

IMB crafts mine strategies that create enduring value — from selecting the right mining method to designing infrastructure that supports safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

core capabilities

  • Method Selection: block caving, sublevel caving, open stoping
  • Mine design & infrastructure planning
  • Schedule & cost modeling, scenario planning
  • Governance frameworks & HSEC culture integration
  • RESULTS
  • Optimized NPV, reduced unit costs, and a clear execution roadmap
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recovery

Turning Distressed Projects
into Profitable Operations

When projects stall, IMB acts quickly to diagnose issues, reset scope, and realign stakeholders — restoring momentum and protecting investment.

core capabilities

  • Rapid project diagnostics across scope, budget, and schedule
  • CAPEX deflation and schedule compression
  • Drill & blast optimization; cave conditioning and flow control
  • Stakeholder reset with boards, lenders, regulators, and communities
  • RESULTS
  • Typical NPV uplift in the billions
  • Controlled risk profile and renewed project confidence
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due diligence

Independent Insight that
De-Risks Your Decisions

Our technical reviews and Qualified Person (QP) sign-offs provide investors, boards, and regulators with the clarity to make confident, bankable decisions.

core capabilities

  • NI 43-101/QP certification for mining and geotechnical
  • Technical reviews across geology, geotech, mining, infrastructure, HSEC
  • Cost & schedule validation, fatal-flaw identification
  • Vendor/contract audits and operational readiness assessments
  • RESULTS
  • Bankable reports trusted by financiers and regulators
  • Clear go/no-go decisions with quantified risks
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oversight

Board-Level Governance
Expert Testimony

IMB strengthens governance and accountability, ensuring that decisions are backed by technical evidence and align with ESG commitments.

core capabilities

  • Board & committee participation (Audit, HSEC, Sustainability)
  • Independent operational reviews & audits
  • ESG strategy alignment with ICMM/IFC standards
  • Expert-witness support for permitting and litigation
  • RESULTS
  • Stronger governance, fewer operational surprises
  • Increased stakeholder trust and regulatory confidence
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