Date & Time: February 20th, 2026 at 1:00 PM MT
By: Justin Norman Managing Director of Construction, Projects & Assets FTI Consulting
Webinar Purpose: Large mining and infrastructure projects are particularly vulnerable to cost overruns and schedule delays. “Failure” may not necessarily result in a total loss, but rather a level of significant underperformance that reduces stakeholder returns. Most risks can be managed or even avoided by owners and lenders when: 1) comprehensive, independent due diligence is conducted by the right expertise(s) before funding and 2) independent monitoring is carried out during project execution by the right expertise(s). This presentation will highlight common root causes of project underperformance and share lessons learned from a recent mining project in Brazil that ended in liquidation and near-total loss for senior lenders.
Presented by: MMSA CPD COMMITTEE
The MMSA CPD Committee offers a series of webinars about a wide range of topics designed for professionals working for mining companies and those involved in the preparation of studies and disclosure documents. The Webinars are also of interest to the legal, financial, management and academic sectors of the industry. The Webinars qualify for Continuing Professional Development credits for MMSA QPs.
Bio: Justin Norman
Justin Norman is a Managing Director in the Construction, Projects & Assets practice at FTI Consulting and has over 25 years of experience in the development and delivery of large-scale heavy industrial and infrastructure projects globally with specific expertise in mining and metals. Justin is an expert in matters related to capital project management best practices, construction management, risk management and project controls. His project services include due diligence and project-readiness reviews; execution-stage gate reviews; project performance assessments; independent engineering and monitoring services for lenders; execution planning; cost and schedule forecasting; and interim project management. In addition to project advisory work, Justin is experienced in evaluating quantum and delay claims in dispute matters, providing expert reports, and testifying in arbitration. Prior to consulting, he worked 18 years for Bechtel’s mining and metals division on process plant and infrastructure projects in North and South America, EMEA, and APAC with leadership roles in project controls, construction, and project management. Justin holds a B.S. in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology and certifications in project management, construction management, project cost control, scheduling, and process improvement.
Webinars are limited to 100 registrants. To register for this free Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D67T9At-R2-R4j_Z69Gqaw
The Webinar will be recorded and posted on YouTube. A summary and links to the video will be posted on the MMSA Web site after the event: https:\\www.mmsa.net.