Front End Project Advisory

Diagram illustrating business strategy process, including phases like pre-feasibility, feasibility, concept, resource planning, and program management, with outer layers labeled project portfolio management, governance, and asset delivery. © Richard Wittig, 2012.

Strategy, Studies, Value.

Front End Project Advisory (FEPA) is an advisory and consulting firm that helps small-cap mineral explorers, developers, and operators progress early-stage projects with confidence.

Focused on Early-Stage Success

We specialise in delivering investment-grade front-end project studies, particularly at the concept and pre-feasibility stages, where project definition, development strategy, and capital alignment matter most.

Structured, Strategic, and Investor-Ready

Our approach brings together:

  • Strategic framing

  • Study Development pathway planning

  • Approvals insight

All delivered through a structured, milestone-driven process.

These studies are tailored to support internal decision-making, strengthen investor engagement, and prepare for board, market, or joint venture discussions. Where required, our studies are designed to align with ESG and lender standards, supporting regulatory clarity, social licence, and project finance readiness.”

Your Partner in Project Readiness

Whether advancing a new discovery, assessing development options, or preparing for permitting and funding, FEPA provides the clarity and rigour needed to take the next step.

We work alongside your team to de-risk uncertainty, validate opportunity, and enhance development credibility, with deep experience across commodities and a sharp focus on the stages where value is shaped.