New AMC office in Singapore

AMC is pleased to announce its expansion into Singapore with the establishment of AMC Mining Consultants (Singapore) Pte Ltd and the opening of its new office in June 2015. AMC’s decision to open doors in Singapore, its eighth office, comes after a long involvement with the country. Since 2007, AMC has provided technical services to the Singaporean minerals sector. The sector has continued to grow in size and sophistication since the Singapore Exchange (SGX) introduced new rules in 2011. AMC has completed more than 300 consultancy assignments across South-east Asia, and provided more than 10,000 hours of consultancy services to Singaporean clients alone.

Singapore is a natural gateway for South-east Asia. It boasts a highly developed and trade-oriented market economy, which has been ranked as the most open and the most pro-business in the world, and the SGX is currently focused on growing the minerals (and oil and gas) sector. At present there are more than 25 mineral, oil and gas companies listed on two boards (Mainboard and Catalist) with a combined market capitalization of SGD 5.3 billion.

AMC is familiar with business conditions in the region and has continued to grow its market share in the Singaporean market. Its established clients include SGX companies listed and seeking to list on SGX, listing managers, financial institutions, private equity groups, and Singapore based companies with mineral assets in the region. Recent engagements cover gold, coal, copper, base metals, tin, tungsten, and industrial minerals.Aside from paid work for services, AMC has been active in promoting growth, recognition and understanding of the mining industry within Singapore.

AMC is one of four founding sponsors of the Singapore Mining Club established in 2014. The club aims to promote Singapore as the pre-eminent regional hub for the management and financing of mining enterprises.

AMC has presented ten public education seminars on behalf of the SGX, aimed at improving retail investor’s awareness and knowledge of the minerals sector.

AMC has also conducted education seminars for the Association of Banks in Singapore.

Mark Berry, Principal Geologist, and Michele Pilkington, Business Development Manager will initially staff AMC’s representative Singapore office. Mark is an experienced geologist with expertise in mining geology, resource and reserve estimation, exploration and mining due diligence, geological risk management, stock/security exchange listing and compliance, expert reports, valuation and training. His commodity experience encompasses base and precious metals, nickel, iron ore, coal, and industrial minerals. Michele’s expertise covers business and project administration, market research and marketing, and event management.

With a new, permanent presence in Singapore, and specialists in every aspect of the mining industry located across the globe, AMC is well-positioned to meet the strong demand from South-east Asia for high-quality mining consultancy services.