Mine Value Partners
Mine Value Partners

Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.

Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.


We partner with clients to simplify and solve on the journey from resource to revenue.


Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.

Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.Resource to revenue. simplified. solved.


We partner with clients to simplify and solve on the journey from resource to revenue.


Mine Value Partners

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Our vision

Empowering small and mid-cap resources companies to turn ambitious exploration goals into operational realities.

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Our value proposition

Trusted mining expertise: we are fluent in markets, operations, technical and commercial, to deliver strategic, high-impact solutions.

Our services

Business Case Development

Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement

Client-Side Study & Corporate Project Management

Comprehensive investment evaluation, cashflow modelling, decision support, and strategic options analysis to optimise project viability.

Client-Side Study & Corporate Project Management

Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement

Client-Side Study & Corporate Project Management

Expert guidance and hands-on support for project development and implementation, ensuring seamless execution.

Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement

Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement

Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement

Tailored strategies, deal making, contract negotiation, and procurement solutions to unlock value and efficiency.

About US

Steven Harman

Steven Harman is an accomplished mining engineer and commercial leader with over 20 years of resources industry experience across zinc/lead, nickel, gold, and iron ore. As the founder of Mine Value Partners in Perth, Western Australia, Steven harnesses his unique expertise at the intersection of operational, technical, and commercial disciplines to deliver strategic value for clients, driving innovative solutions and sustainable growth.


Steven delivers integrated outcomes for Mine Value Partners' clients across: Business Case Development; Study & Project Management; Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement. His career, spanning roles at Rio Tinto, BHP, Barrick, Anglo American, and Skanska UK Civil Engineering includes key achievements:


  • Leading Business Case Development for Rio Tinto’s Pilbara 360 Growth Program, and feasibility Study and Project Management to secure funding for major mine and infrastructure investments.
  • Orchestrating a boundary-softening agreement, from concept to mining, integrating Business Case Development with Study & Project Management and Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement to unlock $100m + in resource value.
  • Driving a pioneering Battery Electric Haul Truck pilot with Rio Tinto, BHP, and OEMs, combining Study & Project Management for implementation with Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement for tripartite agreements, advancing sustainability.
  • Developing Commercial Strategy, Transactions, Contracts & Procurement for $1b+ initiatives across rail, ports, utilities, and facilities, enhancing operational efficiency and value.


A First-Class BEng (Hons) Mining Engineering graduate from the Camborne School of Mines (University of Exeter), Steven graduated top of his class, earning the Richard Pearce Gold Medal and multiple awards. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from Kaplan Higher Education and passed Level I of the CFA Program in January 2025, demonstrating his dedication to ongoing professional development. Renowned for integrity, teamwork, and a growth mindset, Steven blends technical precision with commercial acumen to achieve outstanding outcomes.

About US

Nicholas Parkinson

Nick Parkinson is a Perth-based strategic advisor to executive teams in the resources industry, with 20 years of experience in commercial strategy and corporate and project development across bulk and base metals, capital markets and the energy transition. 


Nick’s unique and broad expertise positions him to deliver integrated strategic outcomes, whilst maintaining a core focus on value creation and optimisation. He advises organisation's in making disciplined capital allocation decisions, strengthening stakeholder narratives and positioning portfolios for long-term success.


With strong foundations across a diverse range of competencies, including Capital Markets & Investor Relations; Corporate Strategy; Business Case Development; Study & Project Management; the Energy Transition; and Business Planning & Reporting, Nick's experience is wide-ranging:

  • Delivering Investor Relations programmes for the UK, United States and Europe, engaging with Capital Markets to enforce a clear, consistent Corporate Strategy.
  • Leading the Business Case Development and Study Management for major mine investments in Australia and Africa (Guinea), developing strategic and commercial frameworks, managing Joint Venture partnerships and funding requests.
  • Process ownership of a multi-billion dollar Iron Ore Business Plan and Reporting function, driving process improvements and implementing a new capital prioritisation framework.
  • Developing strategic optionality in emerging low-carbon, energy intensive value chains through BD activities in the United States, MENA and Asia, generating real options to leverage the Energy Transition. 


Nick holds both a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Melbourne, bringing a rare combination of expertise. He is passionate about people, partnerships and helping organisations align strategy, capital and capability to deliver sustainable performance.

Contact Us

via email, in person, or phone

info@minevp.com

Mine Value Partners

72B Irvine Drive, Malaga, WA 6090, Australia

+61 (0)408 142 482

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