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Mining Operations
As a leading engineering consulting company in the industry, our extensive mining experience includes mine planning, reserves analysis, mining engineering, process plant design, permitting, construction, and reclamation. These services are supplemented by our assessment capabilities of existing operations for yield and efficiency improvements, process monitoring, and expert litigation services. Specializing in “soup to nuts” projects from exploration through reclamation and closure, our proficient mining engineering staff will guide you through the entire evaluation, planning, design, construction and operation of your mining and mineral processing operation.
Drawing from our vast industry experience and past and ongoing project work in aggregate, sand & gravel, coal and industrial minerals gives us a broad base of knowledge from which to develop the best solutions for our clients’ needs. The cornerstone of the EARTHRES model is our company’s commitment to operational excellence. We first understand the needs of our clients, then deliver creative and practical solutions.
Trusted mining experience
Mining operations management
Many members of our mining team have years of hands-on experience in the mining industry, prior to providing engineering and consulting services. This industry experience sets EARTHRES apart from our competition and allows us to better help you operate and manage a profitable operation.
Due to our solid reputation among State and Federal agencies, EARTHRES has the skill and experience to be successful in permitting operations in sensitive community environments. Easing the burden on our clients, we are equipped to provide expert testimony and litigation support should the need arise.
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Our services
Increase the efficiency and longevity of your mining operation with EARTHRES’ mine design and operations support. With a full service, integrated approach, we will be a strategic business partner, developing your mining operation from exploration to completion and beyond. Our extensive understanding of your industry enables us to find creative and practical solutions to meet the needs of your operation.
Many members of our mining team have extensive hands-on experience in the mining industry prior to providing engineering and consulting services. This industry experience sets EARTHRES apart from our competition and allows us to better help you operate and manage a profitable operation.
The operational experience of our management team is the cornerstone of EARTHRES’ service. Our model is to first understand the needs of our clients, then deliver creative and practical designs. Our licensed professional engineers, professional geologists, and environmental scientists develop practical and efficient mine designs and plans.
Exploration, Planning, Design & Reclamation Services
- Exploration and Evaluation
- Mine Planning and Design
- Rehabilitation and Reclamation
- Raw Material Sources
- Deposit Evaluation/Surpac Modeling
- Surveying Services
- Land Development
- Design/Build
M&A, Strategy & Valuation Services
- Feasibility Studies
- Due Diligence/Mergers and Acquisition
- Marketing
Mineral Processing Engineering Services
- Mineral Processing Engineering
- Process Efficiency Analysis
- Aggregate Process Plant Design
- Lab and Pilot Studies
- Design/Build
- Process Simulation/AggFlow
Mine Permitting & Environmental Services
- Mine Permitting
- Underground Design, Permitting & Ventilation
- NPDES Permits
- Wetland Services
- Hydrogeology and Geophysics
- Air Quality for Cement, Lime, and Aggregate
Operations Support Services
- Mine Management
- Wastewater Treatment
- Operations Optimization
- Database Services
- Highwall and Slope Stability Investigations
- Distribution
- Remote Monitoring and Control
- Process Automation
Assess. Strategize. Implement.
EARTHRES is a name you can trust in the mining industry. We specialize in mine and quarry operations beginning with exploration and lasting throughout the entire life of your operation, including reclamation. Our licensed professional engineers, professional geologists, and environmental scientists develop practical and efficient mine plans and mine operations support for aggregate, coal, sand & gravel, and industrial minerals.
Strategic, operations focused mine planning is more than answering the question, “Where am I going to mine next year?” Operations-focused mine planning is a forward-looking exercise designed to maximize the value to be realized in the development, extraction, and processing of a mineral resource. It allows the company to optimize its capital investment, reduce operating costs, and create value. Strategic mine planning is a critical part of your company’s path to exceptional performance and ensuring sustainable and profitable operations.
The Benefits of Operations Focused Mine Planning
- Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Productivity
- Optimize the Capital Investment and Plans
- Develop Optional Plan Scenarios
- Set Production Targets
- Plan for the Future
- Manage Issues with Variable Ore Grade
- Extend Utilization of Expensive Infrastructure (i.e., Roads, Ramps, Conveyors, Sumps, Pumps, Pipes, etc.)
- Avoid Slope Failures
- Plan for Future Pumping Requirements
- Plan for reclamation and facilitate post-mining land uses
Strategic Mine Planning
Mining operations are expected to encounter increasing opposition from regulators and the public when extracting existing mineral reserves and while permitting additional reserves. As a result, it is important for mining operations to maximize the recovery of permitted reserves in a cost-effective manner. Effective planning of quarry operations can result in an improved product yield, reduced operating costs, and a more consistent product quality. In order to achieve these results, a strategic mine plan based upon the geology and quality of the mineral deposit can be developed to maintain process control of product yield and quality and reduce operating costs.
The strategic mine planning method begins with the collection of geologic and quality data from exploration drilling and sampling. This information can be utilized to construct a 3D geologic block model. Following block model creation, a strategic sequence of extraction is developed to meet the targeted criteria or key performance indicators as established by the mine operator. Potential outcomes of strategic mine plan development include a raw mineral blending strategy at the mining operation, potential beneficial reuse of sorted waste streams, or identification of major capital projects in support of active mining operations that are projected to have the largest return on investment.
EARTHRES’ understanding of the regulatory requirements combined with our experience with the regulatory agencies and local governments ensures success in navigating through the intricate mine permitting process, even in sensitive community environments. At EARTHRES, our mining team specializes in mine and quarry permitting projects from exploration and throughout the entire life of your operation, including reclamation and final land development. EARTHRES will provide you with the technical and regulatory expertise necessary to keep you in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements.
Mine Permitting and Environmental Services
Our mine permitting and environmental services consist of:
- All Federal, State and Local Permitting
- Underground Design, Permitting, and Ventilation
- Wetland Services
- Hydrogeology and Geophysics Evaluations
- Air Quality Permitting for Mines, Quarries, Cement, Lime, Aggregate, Concrete, Asphalt and Industrial Minerals
Our team of professional geologists, hydrogeologists, engineers and environmental scientists will provide you with the data and information you need to ensure the success of your project. The EARTHRES team routinely performs geologic assessments in support of commercial, solid waste, industrial and mining development, and environmental projects. Our geologists and engineers are experienced with multiple drilling and sampling techniques including rock-coring, cable tool, auger, air-rotary, mud-rotary, casing advance, sonic, direct push, and more.
Geologic Services
At EARTHRES, we routinely provide the following geologic services for the successful development of our clients’ projects:
- Geologic Investigations, Mapping, and Evaluation
- Exploration Drilling, Sampling, and Analysis
- Carbonate – Karst Geology Studies
- Borehole Geophysical Surveys
- Surficial Geophysical Surveys
- Geotechnical and Slope Stability Evaluations
- Fracture Trace Analysis
- Geologic Modeling
- Naturally Occurring Asbestos Assessments
Support Services
- Environmental Site Assessment & Remediation
- Hydrogeologic & Groundwater Modeling Services
- Litigation Support
- Permitting, Monitoring, & Regulatory Compliance
Groundwater Modeling
EARTHRES has been a leader in groundwater modeling for over 20 years in a variety of regulatory settings and market sectors. Our practical, cost-effective, and result oriented approach to modeling projects emphasizes real-world supporting data and observations. With expertise in numerous types of groundwater models, we create the right model that meets your needs.
- Groundwater Investigations, Aquifer Characterization & Remedial System Design
- Groundwater Withdrawal Feasibility and Permitting
- Water Resource & Groundwater Sustainability
- Well Head Protection Zone & Capture Analysis
- Aquifer Drawdown & Dewatering Analysis
- Contaminant Fate & Transport Modeling
- Karst Systems
- Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions
Our understanding of groundwater fundamentals, inherent model assumptions and limitations allows us to customize the modeling around the specific objectives of your project, thereby alleviating flood risk, drainage issues and ensuring public safety.
We have the experience you need.
We specialize in mining engineering, beginning with exploration and lasting throughout the entire life of your operation. We provide our clients with technical and regulatory expertise to obtain and maintain federal, state, and local permits for a new or existing mine site. Our engineers are committed to designing your operation with the health and safety of your workers in mind.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Combining Bathymetric and Ground Surveys
A mining client (company confidential) needed reserve estimates and permitted depth data to verify tonnage calculations, dredge operation, and permit compliance.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Industrial Minerals Consulting – From Waste to Wealth
Evaluate and assess the client’s existing mine waste stream to determine if there is a viable market for the product.
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