Last Updated: 2011-10-17

Gryphon Resources

Company information

Legal Name:   Gryphon Resource Consultants Ltd.
Operating Name:   Gryphon Resources
Mailing Address 5931 Pearl Crt RICHMOND, British Columbia V7C 5E5	Location Address 5931 Pearl Crt RICHMOND, British Columbia V7C 5E5
Telephone: (604) 275-5947
Email: alfonsoc@gryphonresources.com
Website URL: http://www.gryphonresources.com

Contact information

Alfonso Casasempere
	Title:   President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (604) 275-5947
	Email:   alfonso@gryphonresources.com
David Cartwright
	Title:   Partner/Associate
	Area of Responsibility:   Export Sales & Marketing
	Telephone:   (604) 266-0158
	Email:   david.cartwright@gryphonresources.com
Sandy Constable
	Title:   Partner/Associate
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (604) 730-2815
	Email:   sandy.constable@gryphonresources.com
Michael J. Carson
	Title:   Partner/Associate
	Area of Responsibility:   Research/Development/Engineering
	Telephone:   (647) 357-4244
	Email:   mike.carson@gryphonresources.com

Company description

Team-Based Interdisciplinary Resource Development Gryphon Resources (Gryphon) is a highly specialized natural resource consulting company with over 30 years experience in Canadian and international advisory work. Our field of interest has traditionally been in engineering, finance, marketing, management and investment as they relate to various industry sectors but with special reference to forestry, energy, climate change, sustainability, and biotechnology development and utilization. We work alone or in association with major strategic partners to complete detailed: • Markets and Marketing Studies • Feasibility and Pre-investment Studies • Resource and Corporate Valuations • Strategic & Business Planning • Technology Transfer • Regional Development Planning • Conservation Studies • Project Financing & Investment • Operations Start-up & Management • Technical & Economic Audits • Operational & Organisational troubleshooting
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Exporting:	Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS):	541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Alternate Industries (NAICS):	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541619 - Other Management Consulting Services 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 541710 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Primary Business Activity:	Services

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	Project Financing & Joint Venture Investment
Source & supply of capital for investment and operational purposes, involving additions to install capacity, technology innovation, "green-field" projects, export financing and others.
Service Name:	Business Enhancement & Innovative Solutions
We provide a broad range of planning, analytical and management services to natural resource industries. However, over the many years of international experience we have developed a special capability in forestry and forest industries, energy from biomass, carbon sequestration, sustainability, and forest biotechnology development and utilization. Our team-based interdisciplinary approach to problem solving provides effective solutions to our client’s most challenging analytical and technical problems in the following areas of special capability: Forestry & Forest Industries Resource Conservation Green-house Gas Credits Alternative Fuels Green Power Biotechnology
Service Name:	Feasibility and Pre-investment Studies
Studies to determine the economic feasibility of proposed investments, including projected financial return and socio-economic impact. Complete preinvestment studies laying out the complete objective, approach, organization, periodic budget, cashflow modelling, and implementaion of proposed investments.
Service Name:	Marketing Studies
Supply-Demand analysis & forecast Price Projections Marketing Channel Studies & Development
Service Name:	Operational & Organisational troubleshooting
Operational studies and audits to determine system and organizational failures for the purpose of identifying solutions to improve corporate performance
Service Name:	Resource and Corporate Valuations
Resource, asset and company valuations for sale/purchase, financial planning, IPO, tax planning, etc.
Service Name:	Technology Transfer
Assistance to clients in sourcing, supplying and transfering innovative natural resource development technologies for use in new markets.
FSC Code:	B004-Natural Resource Studies B009-Other Natural Sciences Studies B506-Economic Studies

Sector information

Unique applications:

SPECIAL CAPABILITY

* Forestry & Forest Industries
* Green-house Gas Credits
* Green Power
* Resource Conservation
* Alternative Fuel Systems
* Green Power

• Resource Analysis & Feasibility Studies
If you are contemplating development, acquisition, or expansion of a natural resource-based business, Gryphon can undertake a comprehensive production analysis and detailed feasibility study. We will investigate all factors affecting the business' long-term raw material supply and output, and give you a complete breakdown of available volumes, procurement costs, competition, markets, physical conditions, and other key factors impacting on future performance. With our comprehensive research you will have all the essential information necessary for properly evaluating and/or implementing the project.

• Business Plans & Projections
When you have decided to proceed with a venture, Gryphon can help you develop a complete business plan and financial projections suitable for presentation to prospective investors and lenders, as well as for project start-up and management. Our business plans include a concise Executive Summary; detailed analyses of the Company, Industry, Target Markets, Marketing & Sales Strategy, Operations, Management & Organization, Long-term Development & Exit Strategy, detailed Financial Projections; and Supporting Data. All information is provided in hard copy or electronic format.

• Development Training & Start-up Management
When you begin a new endeavour, we can help you expedite your start-up process. We will organize your field and plant operations, including new production capacity to run at maximum efficiency. In the case of energy from biomass or a straight forestry project we will for example initiate your plantation establishment and/or timber procurement, harvesting, contracting, marketing, scaling, plant development and production, sales accounting, and administrative procedures. We will help you recruit and train new personnel. And we will insure a smooth transition to management by your permanent staff.

• Technical Studies
When you need answers to complex technical issues such as advanced forestry genetics, breeding and biotechnology, or new and more effective fuel systems, biomass utilization or green power plants, Gryphon will do the investigative research, collect and analyze the data, search the world for the most advanced technology and present practical solutions for your most stubborn problems. We will transfer the best technology to you and, need be, test the new systems and products prior to entering into large scale production. Furthermore, we will assist with actual project implementation, financing and operation to ensure that you reach your desired goals.

• Crisis Resolution
When the worst happens, you can put your natural resource related problem in our hands. We will take charge. We will ask the hard questions, and need be negotiate and arbitrate on your behalf. We will also help you take corrective action to resolve the matter in your best interest in the shortest time possible.

• Management, Procurement, & Marketing
If your business is conserving or managing natural resources including:
* Wildlife reserves
* Protected Eco-Systems
* Water and Watersheds
* Land Reclamation Programs

Or you are into buying, producing or selling:
* Timberlands
* Logs
* Lumber
* Wood Based Panels
* Pulp & Paper
* Green-house Gas Credits
* Alternative Fuel Systems
* Green Power

We can help you manage your resources efficiently and sustainably, or find products, machinery and equipment for you to buy as well as markets for your output. Should you need to finance your trade or production, we can suggest funding sources or act in an investment banking capacity to ensure your access to investors and competitive capital markets. Given half a chance we will find an effective business solution to your forestry, energy or market development problem.

Key / Major clients:

Canadian International Development Agency
World Bank
Inter-American Development Bank
Organization of American States
CellFor Inc.
Fundación Chile
Instituto Forestal
Andean Common Market
Cetec Engineering Company Inc.
NLK & Associates
Province of British Columbia, Canada
NAFINSA
Carson & Associates
Cranefield International Inc.
Temanex
State of Queensland, DPIF, Australia

Success stories:

• Business Enhancement
We are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the business of our clients who engage, directly or indirectly, in natural resource-based development. We also strive to benefit them by means of our proven resource management expertise, competitive marketing skills and creative business development capability. We provide advisory services to private industry, government, international development agencies, non governmental organizations, regional development banks, and institutional investors. The Company provides guidance to small, medium and large investors seeking advice relating to business, marketing, finance, and social and environmental stewardship.

• Innovative Solutions
Gryphon provides novel solutions to improve our client's cash flow, profit margin and environmental performance. The solutions result in a more respectable image in the market place and lead to savings in the use of in-house resources through more effective allocation and outsourcing. This reduces the need for employing permanent staff, alleviates time management problems and reduces overheads. The net effect is an increase in profitability.

Gryphon offers creative solutions for demanding planning & management tasks. We often apply model processes to complex planning and financing tasks, and can provide advanced technical solutions for efficient data storage, processing and retrieval. The solutions and applications provided are tailored to suit the client's needs, and all new technical solutions offered are carefully tested prior to applying them in any operational setting. Our services include base line and optional scenario discussions with our clients for more effective project selection, development and implementation.

• Special Capability
We provide a broad range of planning, analytical and management services to natural resource industries. However, over the many years of international experience we have developed a special capability in forestry and forest industries, energy from biomass, carbon sequestration, sustainability, and forest biotechnology development and utilization. Our team-based interdisciplinary approach to problem solving provides effective solutions to our client's most challenging analytical and technical problems in the following areas of Special Capability.