Continental experience
Firsthand experience living and working across numerous African jurisdictions.
Exploration · Development · Production
Operational strength across the African mining lifecycle
AMS reviews exploration and development projects for companies listed on leading global exchanges — and delivers hands-on support from greenfield discovery through to full-scale production.
About the company
A trusted partner on the ground in Africa
Our team has accumulated extensive experience living and working across numerous African jurisdictions. This firsthand exposure gives us a deep understanding of the challenges, regulatory environments and exploration methodologies unique to each region.
AMS provides clients with a dependable local presence throughout their projects. By combining our established network with direct operational oversight, we respond quickly to challenges, strengthen relationships with local stakeholders and help projects avoid costly delays and miscommunication.
Working on the ground also creates meaningful savings by reducing international travel and accommodation requirements while maintaining experienced geological and operational support. When assays, contractors or logistics disrupt a programme, one call is all it takes for AMS to begin mobilising to the country of operation.
Established network
Local relationships and regional insight across Africa’s diverse operating landscapes.
Lower project costs
Reduced travel and accommodation costs without sacrificing experienced oversight.
Rapid mobilisation
Responsive on-the-ground support when operational and logistical challenges arise.
Our services
Local expertise that keeps projects moving
AMS combines geological capability, trusted contractor networks, direct operational oversight and in-country intelligence to support confident execution across Africa.
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Geological Expertise
Experienced geologists, local geological data and established professional relationships deliver precise resource assessments, practical technical insight and stronger project feasibility.
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Contractor Sourcing & Management
We connect clients with qualified, vetted contractors and service providers across Africa, reducing reliance on costly international fly-in personnel.
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Operational Oversight
Direct oversight of sampling and drilling activities supports quality control, international standards and efficient delivery with trusted local contractors.
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In-Country Intelligence
Political and regulatory insight, supported by established local relationships, helps clients navigate compliance, manage complexity and keep projects on track.
Project evaluation
Reviewing projects across Africa for the world's exchanges
AMS is currently engaged in reviewing exploration and development projects across the continent for companies listed on leading global exchanges — pairing technical expertise with an honest read of what it takes to execute on the ground.
- Independent technical review of exploration and development projects
- Due diligence for companies listed on leading global exchanges
- Resource and program assessment grounded in on-the-ground realities
- Clear, decision-ready reporting for boards and investors
Project gallery
Field, drilling and development in focus
A look at AMS on the ground across Africa — from exploration trenches and drilling programmes to active development and production. Select any image to enlarge.
Why AMS
Technical expertise, grounded in local knowledge
We pride ourselves on combining technical expertise with local knowledge — ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable operations across diverse jurisdictions.
- Safe
- Safety-first operations that protect people and assets across every jurisdiction.
- Efficient
- Disciplined execution and optimisation that keep programmes on time and on budget.
- Sustainable
- Responsible practices that respect communities, environment and the long term.
- Local knowledge
- Deep on-the-ground insight across diverse and complex African jurisdictions.
Field insight
Local geological knowledge informs every recommendation we make.
Leadership
Nicholas Hoad
Managing Director
With more than a decade of experience in corporate finance and geological exploration, Nicholas has managed public and private companies across Africa and Australia. His career bridges finance and geology, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the energy and natural resources sectors.
Born in Australia to Australian and Central African parents, Nicholas has lived in several African countries. These experiences shaped his commitment to the continent and continue to inform his work—guiding companies through complex geological and financial environments while championing sustainable economic growth across Africa.
Bryan Bourke
Senior Geologist
Bryan is a seasoned geologist with more than four decades of exploration and operational experience. Working extensively across Africa since the 1970s, he brings deep knowledge of the continent's geology, resource potential and mineral development environment.
He combines technical expertise with strong local stakeholder relationships to support successful, responsible exploration and resource development.
Hayley Corrigan
Business Development & Accounts Manager
Hayley has more than a decade of experience supporting ASX-listed companies across multiple jurisdictions, including Africa. Her expertise spans investor relations, regulatory compliance, cross-border asset management and sustainable growth.
Her background in news and media, combined with mineral exploration site and fieldwork experience, brings valuable insight to corporate communications, investor engagement and project delivery.
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