Resource Development Experts (RDE) is a Canadian company specializing in the exploration, development, and marketing of sand and gravel.
Since 1989 the founder, Albert Perras, has been working with private landowners, government agencies and companies involved with the development of sand and gravel deposits.
In 34+ years of working in the gravel industry, Albert has tested tens of millions of tonnes of sand and gravel, sold millions of tonnes, designed hundreds of mining and reclamation plans, managed dozens of pit operations, and made millions of dollars for his landowner clients.
Albert has earned a reputation within the industry for his professionalism and his attention to detail in the development of these valuable natural resources.
Our Proven Expertise Delivers Results To You
RDE uses our proven expertise to deliver results that earn the trust of our clients and build the foundation for valuable long- term relationships. Our Guarantee speaks to our client commitment, accountability and respect that always places the clients’ best interests above all else.
We primarily work with Landowners, Contractor Customers, and Investors.
For Landowners Who Have (Or Might Have) Gravel On Your Land
The landowner can profit from the sale of their resource, typically through one of the following three ways:
1) From the outright sale of the land or the rights to mine the sand and gravel.
2) From the receipt of a royalty payment for sales on a per tonne basis.
3) From mining the property yourself.
The choice of how you decide to proceed is entirely yours. Each one will require a different level of participation and knowledge/education. Whatever you choose, it should be based on how it will compliment your lifestyle and fit with your personality type.
The good news is that, regardless of which way you choose to do it RDE can help you to achieve your goal.
RDE’s belief in the value of honesty and integrity is what sets it apart from its competition in the industry. Some of the benefits to dealing with RDE include:
1) Allowing land owners to retain control of the process by having access to someone with hands on experience in determining the quantities, quality and market value of the resource; and years of experience in contract negotiating and management.
2) Better utilization of the resource and more flexibility in how the deposit is mined because it will be marketed to a broad spectrum of end users. Quite often pits can be poorly utilized, with the potential for excess waste, when a pit is operated by a contractor that represents only one industry sector or one specific end product use.
3) Being able to make better planning decisions both from a business and tax perspective because the landowner will have access to all of the information available in order to make more informed decisions.
4) Designing of a detailed monitoring and reporting process, allowing the landowner the access necessary to be comfortable with the operation and free up his/her valuable time to excel at what they do best.
With over thirty four years of industry related experience, RDE knows who’s who and makes every effort to deal only with the most reputable companies and individuals. The rehabilitation of the landowner’s property is also an important objective for RDE. A reclamation plan is developed before mining begins, outlining exactly how the land will be restored to its original state or developed to a better end use.
The RDE team is of the belief that the company can only be successful if it works with the landowner to mine aggregates while maintaining high standards that preserve the environment.
For Contractors
Contractors, including municipalities, government agencies, and large construction firms, are always in the market for good relationships that can ensure large projects become successful projects.
As a contractor working with Resource Development Experts, you’ll gain access to sand and gravel for your projects at a better cost and higher quality to ensure a successful project.
We have a long history of successfully being the supplier of choice, with an impeccable project management track record of working with government agencies and companies who are involved in highway construction and large civil projects.
RDE has supplied the following types of gravel and sand from our pits under management, and more:
- Granular base course and asphalt aggregate to highway construction contractors
- Winter sand and surfacing gravels to highway maintenance contractors
- Road gravel to various municipal governments
- Road gravel to oilfield service contractors
- Filter sands, armour rock, gabion rock and rip rap to various irrigation, settling pond construction and dam projects
- Base gravels to large heavy civil site construction projects.
If you are a Contractor and would like to find sand or gravel for a specific project, click here.
For Investors
On an ongoing basis, our activity in the aggregate industry exposes us to a number of well priced investment opportunities that can create ongoing value to investors who choose to take part in purchasing them. We find the opportunities, vette them and manage them throughout the lifetime of the deposit. Our approach to investing is rooted in the following core strengths:
Deep Understanding. We evaluate a client’s goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. We also develop an intimate understanding of the asset.
Disciplined Analysis. Facilitating smart, fully informed decisions requires quality information based on sound financial and market analysis.
Rigorous Oversight. We use a stringent implementation process designed to ensure client objectives are met while minimizing risk and maximizing value.
If you’re a potential investor and would like to further explore this opportunity, click here.