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Mining will play a pivotal role in the green transition, and our team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are here to help. We are supporting the industry to deliver the metals and minerals that will power a greener future, sustainably and responsibly.

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Leverage global talent

Our clients benefit from the skills and knowledge of the industry’s best and brightest, no matter where they are in the world. We believe better outcomes come from working together, across sectors and disciplines, sharing best practices and applying global expertise to local challenges.
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Full-service mining consultancy

Considering ESG in tandem with engineering and design results in more sustainable, resilient solutions. That’s why our global mining team includes such a wealth of specialists, from resource geologists to aquatic biologists, mine planners to cultural scientists. We are experts in our chosen fields, and we are all passionate about mining.
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Environment & ESG

Technical Excellence in Environment & ESG

  • Environmental & Social Assessment
  • Geochemistry
  • Air Quality/Noise Analysis
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Permitting Support & Monitoring
  • Safety, Industrial Hygiene
  • Biodiversity/Biophysical
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Decarbonization
  • Governance Services
  • Human Health & Ecological
  • Risk Assessment

Mine Water

Technical Excellence in Mine Water

  • Surface Water Studies & Design
  • Hydrogeology
  • Pit & Underground Mine Dewatering
  • Water Treatment Studies, Design, Construction & Operation
  • Water Balances
  • Water Quality Modelling
  • Water Stewardships

Mine Engineering & Stability

Technical Excellence in Mine Engineering & Stability

  • Front End Studies
  • Technical Due Diligence Reviews
  • Mineral Reserve Estimates
  • Technical Reports: NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC
  • Mine Design, Planning, Material Balance & Cost Estimation
  • Operational Site Support
  • Heap Leach Facilities
  • Geotechnical Data Collection
  • Numerical Modeling
  • Geophysics
  • Slope Stability

Mine Infrastructure

Technical Excellence in Mine Infrastructure

  • Underground: Crushing, loading, etc.
  • Ore Handling: Hoisting, shaft, conveyors, etc.
  • Access Roads, Bridges & Pads
  • Surface facilities: Plants, offices, shops, camps, etc.
  • Power Generation & Distribution
  • Marine, Ports & Coastal
  • Railways & Airports

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Mineral Processing

Technical Excellence in Mineral Processing

  • Front End Studies
  • Metallurgical Test work Definition & Supervision
  • Process Design
  • Process Support & QP/CP for Mineral Reserve Estimates
  • Technical Reports: NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC
  • Detailed Engineering
  • Operational Support & Optimization

Resource Geology

Technical Excellence in Resource Geology

  • Mineral Resource Estimates for Technical Reports: NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC
  • Exploration Program Support
  • Geologic & Grade Database Management
  • Geostatistical & Grade Analysis
  • Structural Interpretation & Modeling
  • Grade Interpolation & Modeling

Mine Waste

Technical Excellence in Mine Waste

  • Tailings & Waste Rock Facilities
  • Systems Operations & Monitoring
  • Site Geotechnical Engineering
  • Dewatering Plants (Thickened/Paste/ Filtered)
  • Pipelines (Slurry/Thickened/Paste)
  • Waste Management Planning
  • Seismic Analysis
  • Laboratory Testing

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Mine Closure

Technical Excellence in Mine Closure

  • Closure Planning & Alternative Analysis
  • Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement & Approvals
  • Engineering Design & Implementation
  • Cover Design, Revegetation, & Rehabilitation Services
  • Landform Design & Alternative Land Use
  • Demolition
  • Post-Closure Monitoring & Maintenance

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Trusted to deliver major projects

Delivering major capital and mine infrastructure projects successfully is about much more than being on time and on budget. We take a collaborative approach to strategic, project and program management, working alongside our clients to safely execute smart designs, from concept through to commissioning.

Making a difference across the mine life cycle

Whether your next project is greenfield or brownfield, exploration or development, closure planning or implementation, we are the industry’s go-to partner. We combine innovation and deep sector knowledge to solve our clients’ toughest challenges, achieve site and corporate goals, and create lasting value.
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The global mining industry has an important role in the green transition. The mining companies that we work with are developing new reserves and plans to meet the demand for critical minerals, while at the same time taking action to meet their ESG commitments.
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Meet our mining leaders

Our global mining leadership team works seamlessly across borders to bring our clients solutions where they need them. 

Insights

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May 2026 | 1:11 minutes

From Mine to Magnet: How the U.S. Can Build a Resilient Rare Earth Supply Chain

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April 2026

Mine Asset Vision: The future of tailings management

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February 2026

Turn mine materials into credible, durable carbon removal

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February 2026 | 5:00

A Rare Opportunity

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October 2025

Raising the Bar: The Case for an Industry-Wide EoR Competency Framework

Global
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October 2025

Nature Vista: Turning nature-related risk into opportunity

Canada
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Climate
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August 2025

Beyond the Social License to Operate: Advancing Social Performance in Mining Companies

Chile
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mine closure, responsible mine closure, risk assessment, mine water

May 2025 | 4 minutes

Embracing responsible mine closure: In-pit disposal for South African coal mines

South Africa
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Mine closure, rehabilitation, paste technology, mine water

May 2025 | 3 minutes

How we can rehabilitate legacy mines with proven approaches

South Africa
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April 2025 | 6 minutes

Building Industry Water Resilience Amidst Changing Regulations

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April 2025 | 7 MInutes

Echoes of the Past Integrating Heritage in Mine Closure Plans

Global
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April 2025 | 1:30 minutes

Shaping the Future of Mining with AI

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