WSP Mine Engineering & Stability

Our mining engineers are experienced in surface and underground mining design, with expertise in mining methods including: open-pit, strip, dredging, high wall, room and pillar, longwall, block caving, stoping, and solution mining. We can develop a geological model into a comprehensive mine plan including mine design, production scheduling, equipment fleet determination, capital and operating cost estimate, and economic evaluation of the project. PRACTICES IN THE WORLD, CONDUCTING WORK WITH CLIENTS ON EVERY CONTINENT EXCEPT ANTARCTICA. Below is a list of the core services offered by WSP’s mine engineering team. WSP IS ONE OF THE LARGEST GEOLOGY AND MINE PLANNING „ Conceptual, pre-feasibility and bankable feasibility studies „ Trade-off studies, cash flow analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, due diligence reviews, mergers & acquisitions support „ Drill & blast engineering, audits, optimization & destress studies „ Ventilation design and modeling „ Capabilities with leading industry software

„ Economic evaluation „ Technical reporting

„ Mine design, planning, sequencing & schedule „ Open pit and underground stope optimization „ Mine Closure and rehabilitation

„ Risk assessments and mitigation planning „ Mine dewatering and water treatment systems „ Reserve estimation and Qualified Person / Competent Person sign-off „ Design and development of hoisting and material movement systems „ Front end studies for early-stage projects through detailed engineering design for construction

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