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Mining & Natural Resources Sector

We work with clients involved with mining and natural resources across all stages of the lifecycle, from exploration, pre-feasibility and feasibility, through to development, operation, decommissioning and closure.

By way of example: we have conducted feasibility assessments for new mining facilities in Russia; we have managed environmental authorisations and permits for clients in Namibia; and we have assessed the environmental impacts from closure of a former underground gold mine, redeveloped as an open pit mine, in the USA.

In Australia we enjoy a collaborative relationship with TWP, a multi-disciplinary resource and infrastructure focussed design house and EPCM, who have over 1,600 staff across Africa and Australia.

Our service delivery

From across WSP and GENIVAR we are able to offer clients a breadth of environmental and engineering expertise, including:

• Geology & ore evaluation
• Due diligence
• Energy generation & transmission
• Masterplanning (including EIA & SEIA)
• Open pit design
• Underground mine design
• Process engineering
• Environmental, health & safety
• Site characterisation & remediation
• Public involvement & social impact assessments
• Civil & infrastructure services
• Mechanical engineering
• Construction management
• EPC & EPCM

We have a diverse range of experience with different types of minerals and mines, including: platinum group elements; precious base, ferrous and non-ferrous metals; precious stones; coal; uranium; quarrying; mineral sands; and salt works.

For more information please contact:

Carl Haycock, Director, T: +27 31 240 8865, E: carl.haycock@wspgroup.co.za