Turnpoint Solutions Announces Mining Practice Expansion

DENVER, CO — August 15, 2006—Turnpoint Solutions LLC announced today that it has expanded its mining practice team by over fifty percent in 2006 as a result of strong global demand for its IT and business process consultancy services. Turnpoint also announced expanded engagements with longstanding customer Newmont Gold, and new engagements with Oxiana Limited, Falconbridge, Boddington Gold, and Griffin Coal.

Commenting on the expansion of the mining practice, Turnpoint executive vice president Tim Perman remarked, “We have added new staff across our international mining practice and we’re delivering on projects in Australia, the United States and Africa. Our reputation for delivering value and superior service and our commitment to hiring staff with the right combination of IT and business process expertise has fueled our growth while attracting strong new talent.”

Turnpoint Solutions has expanded its business intelligence service capabilities with the addition of staff with mining specific business process knowledge and Business Objects system expertise. Turnpoint has also expanded its library of mining best practice/benchmarking key performance indicators (KPI’s).

Turnpoint Solutions president and CEO Rick Higdon remarked, “Our entrepreneurial culture has played a key role in attracting senior talent dedicated to our mission of exceeding customer expectations. We continue to build synergies between our mining, utility and transportation practices while focusing on organic growth and opportunities to expand through potential acquisitions.”

Building on its foundational expertise in mining financial management and reporting, Turnpoint’s mining practice has experienced strong demand for services across all commodity types. Turnpoint is committed to expanding its global mining consultancy with a continued emphasis on a software vendor neutral approach that emphasizes a balance between best practice consulting and systems integration services.
Higdon concluded, “I would like to thank our entire mining practice team for their singular focus on delivering for clients. We have completed many challenging assignments over the past six months, and the value we have delivered for customers is what drives our continued growth.”

About Turnpoint Solutions LLC

Turnpoint Solutions is a leading provider of business domain and process driven IT consultancy services for the mining, transportation, and utility industries. We work with clients to develop innovative yet attainable business transformation strategies and we focus on the strategic application of technology in the areas of asset management, customer care and workforce optimization.

By combining vertical industry subject matter expertise, vendor/technology experience, and proven program management we ensure that our client’s technology investments deliver measurable, sustainable competitive advantage. Additional information is available on line at www.turnpoint-solutions.com.

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