says Sterk . “ They have ambition to get into the mining game . They ’ ve put a framework together ; they ’ ve got a board and raised some money , but they ’ ve got nobody to help them execute . We like helping those guys from cradle to grave . It ’ s the front end ; all the exploration management on the ground , but also the marketing , design , road shows and compliance .” To that end , one of the various juniors RSC is currently working with is Sydney-based Gold Mountain in Papua New Guinea . “ It ’ s a fantastic project , with amazing potential ,” enthuses
Sterk . “ At the end of the day , as geologists our primary goal is to find deposits and these guys have a really prospective stretch of ground , but on a budget without the arms and legs to undertake the work . We ’ ve got exploration managers in the field developing programmes getting results and then we ’ ll advise on how to structure the portfolio . It ’ s an area where we excel . Finding a big deposit is not only great for the client ’ s shareholders , but it makes us look good as well .”
The challenge for RSC is to remain flexible and keep resources in place in what Sterk terms “ such a competitive and crowded market ”. Being able to react to demand is vital . “ Our planning and governance is based on quarterly budgets ,” he explains . “ That ’ s how short-term the demand in the service industry is . Resourcing appropriately and taking on just enough risk to be ready when demand spikes is key .” Sterk maintains that RSC always
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