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 provide 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.
Our services include:
- Exploration planning
- Advice on tenement selection and acquisition
- Exploration and resource evaluation
- Feasibility studies
- Drilling and GIS data management
- Geological interpretation and modelling
- Geophysical surveys and interpretation
- Resource and coal quality assessments
- Hydrogeological studies
- Strategic and detailed operational mine planning
- Mine planning and scheduling
- Overburden removal and dump design
- Mine plant optimisation
- Risk management
- Haul road optimisation
- Mine infrastructure design
- Design, installation and monitoring of mine dewatering systems
- Mine closure planning
- Progressive mine rehabilitation and closure design
- Mining construction management
- Seismicity studies and management
- Mine geochemical evaluation
- Mine closure / demolition
- Mine remediation / reclamation
- Water management
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
- Exploration and mining licenses and permits
