Who We Are

Who We Are

Sonny Consulting Services (Sonny) is an Australian consultancy providing exploration services to the mining industry. 

We aim to be both versatile and efficient at using latest technological solutions to enable clients to make well-informed decisions. 

We aim to not only meet but exceed client’s requirements and expectations.

We aim to work together with our clients in exploration from early stage to advanced,  and estimation of mineral resources.


Sonny's Team

Sonny Consulting Services is a collaboration between Dr Mike Cunningham (Perth based) and Dr Bryce Healy (Newcastle based). Bryce is currently a Director of geological consultancy Noventum Group Pty Ltd and comes on board as a key associate to Sonny having collaborated with founder Mike Cunningham on exploration projects for over 12 years.


We draw on an extensive successful track record of providing clients with technical expertise in a number of fields including field mapping, 3D geological modelling, supervision of exploration programs, mineral resource estimation, public reporting and project management.


About Dr. Mike Cunningham

Mike’s qualifications include a  First Class BSc Hons. in Geoscience (University of St Andrews), a PhD in Geology (University of Dublin), post-doctoral studies (University of Southampton), and a Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics (Edith Cowan University).


With over 14 years of consulting experience, Mike specialises in structural geology and mineral resource estimation, in addition to geological mapping, 3D modelling of mineral systems, and structural interpretation of both soft and hard-rock 2D and 3D seismic and tomography survey data. He also utilises the latest in GIS applications and applies machine learning to provide the most cost-effective solutions.


Mike has worked for government and the private sector.


During his years of consulting, Mike has been able to develop a strong network with like-minded consultants operating either independently or as part of larger consulting firms. Mike is therefore well placed to provide consulting serves and can recommend and work with the best professionals in the business. 


"I project manage and have led multi-disciplinary teams covering seismic, precious metals, base metals, bulk commodities, oil and gas and industrial minerals in Australia, southeast Asia, west and central Africa, and South America.


My goal is to listen to my clients to ensure I have a through understanding of their needs. I will work with my clients to ensure they have the best quality data that underpins their entire operation and that they are following industry-best recommendations, and reporting standards and procedures."

Mike Cunningham


About Dr. Bryce Healy

Bryce's qualifications include a First Class BSc Hons and PhD in Geology (University of Newcastle).


Bryce prides himself on leadership and the delivery of holistic and rationalised approaches to exploration. With over 16 years of consulting experience, Bryce specialises in structural geology and geological modelling of mineral systems, geophysical interpretation, advanced alteration and geochemistry analysis, and prospectivity analysis, leading to project generation.

 

Bryce’s expertise extends across the theoretical and practical applications, having worked in Exploration Management and Head of Exploration roles in the junior exploration sector in recent years. In these roles, Bryce worked closely with Company management and Boards, prioritising exploration budgets, logistics and potential outcomes.

 

Bryce complements strong technical skills with commercial acumen for the identification and assessment of mining and exploration resource growth opportunities. He has managed due-diligence teams and completed asset valuations as well as facilitating successful negotiations on asset sales with successful outcomes.

 

Bryce’s expertise culminates in strong technical skills. He is a recognised Practitioner and Specialist under the VALMIN Code, including reporting to various markets such as the Australian Securities Exchange, and is a Competent Person under the JORC Code for numerous mining commodities.


"All clients operate differently with differing strategic objectives, often guided by multiple advisors. My goal is to listen and work with clients at all structural levels to ensure that the strategic objectives are aligned and that exploration programs meet both the corporate objectives of the Board / senior management and the technical objectives of the exploration team.

 

With over 16 years of consulting experience, working across major and junior end companies, government agencies and the financial sector, I’ll be forthcoming with recognizing and sourcing the best available personal to achieve outcomes whilst driving the highest standards of reporting and procedures in the industry, whilst being acutely mindful of exploration budgets."

Bryce Healy

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Through comprehensive networking and industry experience, Sonny can integrate and work with your exploration teams to provide a superior service and deliverable.

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