Mine Technical Services
We bring a multidisciplinary understanding of mining operations across all stages of the mining life cycle, from exploration through closure. Our expertise spans geology, mine engineering, metallurgy, heap leach systems, geotechnical analysis, water and tailings management, and environmental and social considerations. This integrated approach supports technically sound decision‑making, maximizes value, and helps manage risk throughout the life of an asset.
Overview
Whether supporting early resource definition, feasibility and design, operational optimization, or independent technical review, we advise on complex mining challenges with a clear understanding of how decisions made at each stage affect long‑term performance. We work closely with clients to ensure assets are developed and operated sensibly, defensibly, and efficiently. Our global team of specialists supports the protection, enhancement, and creation of value across investments and active operations.
Get in touch with our Mine Technical Services teamMine Technical Services
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Exploration and resource development
- Mineral exploration advice and support
- Mineral resource estimation, including geostatistics and resource modelling
- Resource forecasting and recovery predictions
- Ore grading and process performance models
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Mine planning, design and feasibility
- Trade-off studies, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analysis
- Primary and alternative mine plan scenario analysis
- Multiple scenario planning with economic impact evaluation (cutoff/cutover)
- Ore routing flowsheet design and mine planning
- Open pit bench design
- Mine and waste scheduling
- Operational readiness and commissioning
- Scoping, preliminary economica evaluations, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and due diligence analysis
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), permitting, and management
- Mine engineering and project management
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Metallurgy, processing & heap leach optimisation
- Metallurgical test program design and analysis
- Full-service metallurgical research and testing laboratory
- Metallurgical assessment and process review
- Process flowsheet development
- Heap leaching hydrodynamics and kinetics evaluation and analysis
- Dynamic process models
- Heap leach modelling and recovery optimisation
- Bioleaching analysis and optimisation
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Operations, performance & risk management
- Resource optimisation (grade control, ore block optimisation, drill-hole optimisation)
- Drill and blast performance analysis, optimisation, independent review, and fragmentation analysis
- Process flowsheet optimisation
- Operational improvements and expansions
- Problem solving and risk mitigation
- Full economic evaluation for optimisation, cost analysis, scheduling and design
- Financial modelling and NPV analysis
- Independent project reviews
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Infrastructure, water, tailings & geotechnical solutions
- Geotechnical assessments (open pit and underground)
- Geotechnical analysis
- Tailings and waste design and auditing
- Mine water modelling and management
- Water management and water infrastructure design
- Thermal, chemical, and site-wide water balance modelling
- Process plant and ancillary facilities design
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Mine closure and remediation
- Risk assessment and liability minimization
- Baseline inventories and studies
- Mine closure and remediation plans
- Mine closure execution plans and project execution
- Cost estimates
- Care and maintenance support
Mine Technical Services Projects
Mine Technical Services
With a wealth of experience in diverse operations worldwide, encompassing various commodities and climates, we offer valuable insights into the entire mining process. By leveraging our global network of experts, we help clients safeguard, enhance, and maximize the value of their investments throughout the entire mining life cycle, from exploration to closure and beyond.
Our Team Includes
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Dr. Chris Meikle
Mining Sector Leader – Asia Pacific
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Cathy Fitzgerald
Mining Sector Leader - Americas
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Sam Moorhouse
Mining Advisory Technical Discipline Manager - Europe
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Jeremy Collyard
Mining & Minerals Sector Leader - US
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Valerie Wilson
Principal Resource Geologist, Geology
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Graham Clow
Mining & Minerals Global Strategy Director
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Marco Maestri
Global Mining Sector Director
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Fiona Stark
Business Unit Director, Earth Sciences – Asia Pacific
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