The mining industry is a continually changing, competitive environment requiring flexible, innovative solutions.
GHD understands both the business and technical issues involved in delivering optimum mining project outcomes. We consider the geological, geotechnical, mine planning, plant selection, mine infrastructure, tailings and environmental management, operational requirements and financial aspects of mining to address the many conflicting objectives in mine development.
We are focused on our clients' operational imperatives, business drivers and risk appetite. Our connected global network of talented professionals provides solutions, improvements and strategic advice aimed at maintaining effective operations across the mine life cycle, from resource identification to site rehabilitation.
GHD's services have resulted in significant benefits to the mining business of our clients through improved mine development planning, operations and costing strategies.
To navigate the legislative changes in the quarry industry, knowledge at forefront of compliance support is needed.
GHD appreciates the multitude of legislative compliance requirements and changes in the quarry industry and are committed to helping clients meet these requirements. We have significant experience in assisting quarry operations with air and noise, ground and surface water, geotechnical and quarry design requirements.
With our widespread team of professionals experienced in quarry environments, we are able to support our clients in all facets of quarry operations, creating safe, compliant and cost-effective solutions across all stages of the asset life.
We also undertake geoscientific investigations across all sectors including geophysics, drilling, borehole data management, geological interpretation and work with the aligned GHD Technical Services Communities and Related Sectors and Services linked below.
Our services include:
- Exploration, planning and approvals
- Exploration program design and implementation
- Exploration and resource evaluation
- Advice on tenement selection and acquisition
- Exploration and mining licenses and permits
- Work authorities, work plans and variations
- Conceptual, prefeasibility and feasibility studies
- Drilling
- Borehole and GIS data management
- Geological interpretation and modelling
- Geophysical surveys and interpretation
- Environmental impact assessment and environmental management plans
- Risk assessments and risk management plans
- Planning and operations
- Geotechnical assessments and management plans
- Strategic and detailed operational mine planning
- Mine planning/quarry planning and scheduling
- Overburden removal and dump design
- Mine/quarry plant optimisation including haulage assessment and optimisation
- Mine/quarry infrastructure design and construction
- Seismicity studies and management
- Hydrogeological studies including design, installation and monitoring of mine/quarry dewatering systems
- Water (surface, groundwater and waste) management plans
- Closure and relinquishment
- Progressive mine rehabilitation and closure design
- Mine/quarry closure and relinquishment planning and design implementation
- Mine/quarry infrastructure demolition
