Client Success Story
Getting Approval for a Major Mine Expansion Project on Time
Location: Queensland, Australia
The Goal: To help a mining partner get environmental approval for a massive project expansion plan.
What Was the Challenge?
Our client critically needed to expand their open-cut mine in Queensland. However, the challenge facing them was ‘a tight deadline’.
The government regulators required proof that the local water would not be harmed due to this expansion. More so, there was not much historical data to work with. The project could also not afford any delays.
That’s where our Australia team stepped in with top-notch environmental consulting services, focusing on working faster and with a result-oriented approach.
How We Helped?
- As a leading provider of groundwater and environmental services, GWC served to identify and bridge the gaps.
- Our specialist sustainable development consultants successfully showed exactly how the water moved underground, using advanced mapping and MODFLOW computer models.
- Despite the availability of limited data, we built a clear, defensible picture of how the expansion would work.
- We used our resource management services expertise to show the regulators exactly what would happen to water levels during the expansion.
- While we are known as a top Broken Hill mining consultancy, we brought that same expertise and experience to this Queensland project. It was important to ensure everything stayed on track.
The Result
Our new groundwater services approach delivered exactly what the client required.
Fast Approvals: Because our reports were so clear and scientifically solid, the government had 85% fewer questions than usual.
On Schedule: The client secured their environmental approval right on time, allowing the expansion to move forward without delay.
Better Planning: Our solutions helped the mine with accurate and more efficient water management, saving money in addition to protecting the environment.
Today, this mine is expanding safely, backed by Australia’s leading groundwater consulting services in the industry.
