Capability
Richard Wittig is a senior Project Advisor and Study Manager with over 25 years of international experience in mining and infrastructure. He has led more than 30 front-end development studies, guiding projects from early-stage concept through to investment approval. His work includes strategic framing, study governance, capital cost development, and approvals planning, delivering credible outputs that support board decisions and investor engagement.
Richard has secured business case approvals, supported equity contributions, and worked directly with global lenders to achieve due diligence compliance, credit committee endorsement, and construction-phase oversight.
He has also led full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies, including baseline assessments and regulatory submissions. He brings deep expertise across coal, bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, and rare earths, with project experience in Australia, Indonesia, East & West Africa as well as the Middle East.
Team Capability
Through 25 years of study development, Richard has built an extensive network of trusted associates spanning mining, process engineering, cost estimating, environmental and social governance (ESG), infrastructure, and non-process infrastructure.
This network includes specialists in geology, metallurgy, approvals, project estimation, construction planning, and operations. All with experience delivering early-stage studies that meet the standards of boards, investors, and regulators. The team’s collective capability covers strategic framing, technical integration, permitting, and investment readiness across a broad range of commodities and jurisdictions.
Whether leading a concept study, coordinating pre-feasibility work, or planning an approvals strategy, FEPA assembles senior, fit-for-purpose teams to meet the unique needs of each engagement, ensuring flexible, credible delivery every time.