Mining

WRM engineers have extensive experience in impact assessment studies to support planning approvals.

This experience has given us an excellent understanding of legislative requirements and the key issues of concern to regulators. We regularly work on projects affected by competing interests and hence ensure that our work is completed to the highest professional standard to withstand criticism from project opponents.

We provide advice on all phases of mine development, including planning, construction, operations and decommissioning. Our experience includes open-cut and underground coal and metalliferous mines, as well as large and small-scale quarrying operations. We routinely develop mine water balance models and advise on the design of infrastructure (such as levees, dams and creek diversions) and operational procedures to manage flood risk, maximise water use efficiency and achieve environmental compliance.

Jervois Base Metal Project EIS, Surface Water Assessment

KGL Resources is planning to mine copper and other base metals such as lead and zinc

Surface water management is a balance of ensuring adequate water supply and managing contaminated runoff

Mackenzie River Flood Study

A comprehensive flood study and impact assessment of the Mackenzie River

The results of the modelling studies were used in detailed design of the proposed levee

Wandoan Coal Project

Expert evidence regarding surface water management

Expert witness in the Queensland Land Court

Maules Creek Coal Project

EIS Surface Water Impact Assessment and Water Management Plan

Assessment of site drainage, site water balance, flood impacts and water monitoring program

McArthur River Mine

Site water balance and flood risk assessment to support EIS for mine expansion

Ongoing advice on operations and management of risks

Peabody Energy Australia

Development of an Erosion and Sediment Control Strategy

Developed guidelines for Peabody’s coal operations in NSW and Qld