Perth · Western Australia · Est. 2025

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OreNova develops proprietary AI tools for study-phase mechanical design of mineral processing plants — partnering with EPCM firms and engineering consultancies across Australia and South East Asia.

01 / Mandate
A Perth-based AI automation companyEstablished 2025
Perth, Western Australia
Perth · Western Australia31.95°S 115.86°E

We streamline the deliverables that consume most study-phase budgets, including equipment sizing, datasheets, mechanical equipment lists, and AACE Class 4 cost estimates.

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Engineering & CAPEX
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Years principal
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Engineer-reviewed
02 / SCOPEScope of work

Two phases. Five business days each. AACE Class 4.

Engineering and estimate deliverables are produced in two five-day phases, with principal-engineer review running concurrently.

PHASE 015 BUSINESS DAYS

Engineering

Mechanical design package: process inputs translated into sized equipment, vendor ready datasheets, and a structured equipment register.

01
Sizing CalculationsDuty conditions and design margins
02
Equipment DatasheetsMaterial and ancillary selection, vendor ready
03
Mechanical Equipment ListSingle source for estimating, procurement and execution
PHASE 025 BUSINESS DAYS

CAPEX Estimate

Class 4 capital cost estimate prepared from the engineering package. Budgetary pricing built up to a fully documented basis of estimate.

04
Budgetary PricingLive vendor quotes and in-house records
05
Basis of EstimateAACE 18R-97 compliant
PHASE 01 + 02Principal-engineer review. Every deliverable validated by principal consultants with 35+ years of mineral-processing experience prior to release.TWO-ENGINEER SIGN-OFF
03 / COVERAGEPlant types

Beneficiation. Hydrometallurgical. Pyrometallurgical.

Beneficiation plant
01

Beneficiation

Physical separation and concentration of valuable minerals from gangue.

Unit operations
CrushingScreeningGrindingClassificationFlotationMagnetic separationGravity separationDense media separationDewatering
Hydrometallurgical plant
02

Hydrometallurgical

Aqueous chemistry to dissolve, purify, and recover target metals.

Unit operations
LeachingSolvent extractionPrecipitationCrystallisationIon exchangeElectrowinningCIL & CIPThickeningS–L separationNeutralisationReagent systems
Pyrometallurgical plant
03

Pyrometallurgical

High-temperature processes for reduction, refining, and recovery.

Unit operations
CalcinationRoastingSmeltingDryingSinteringReductionOff-gas treatment
04 / Standards

AACE 18R-97 compliant. 

CLASSClass 4 study estimate
BASISAACE 18R-97 cost estimate classification
REVIEWPrincipal engineer · 35+ years
FORMATIndustry-standard datasheets and MELs
DATANever used for model training without consent
05 / Advisory
Market Equity

Market Equity.

Strategic advisor and stakeholder. Board-level guidance on business strategy, capital structuring, and commercial growth.

Founded in Perth in 1992, Market Equity grew to become one of the largest private consultancies in Australia and New Zealand before its 2005 acquisition by London Stock Exchange listed Aegis PLC.

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