What this discipline covers.
Under the mining and petroleum engineering consulting subsector, we offer a comprehensive suite of services, including, but not limited to;
- Mineral exploration and resource estimation,
- Mine design,
- Mining geotechnics,
- Mine water management,
- Mine waste management,
- Mine closure and remediation,
- Mining equipment and machinery,
- Mineral processing plants,
- Air quality monitoring,
- Occupational health and safety,
- Metal detectors and treasure hunters.
Mining engineering is a branch of engineering concerned primarily with the location and evaluation of mineral deposits, the survey of mining areas, the layout and equipment of mines, and the supervision of mining operations. This includes exploration and discovery of mineral resources, feasibility studies, mine design, development of plans and production, scheduling, operations, and processing, extending up to mine closure stages, and final land restoration and rehabilitation. There are four main mining methods i.e. underground, open surface (pit), placer, and in-situ mining. Underground mines are more expensive and are often used to reach deeper deposits.
Petroleum engineering is a field of engineering concerned with the activities related to the production of hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas. It requires a good knowledge of many other related disciplines, such as geophysics, petroleum geology, formation evaluation (well logging), drilling, economics, reservoir simulation, reservoir engineering, well engineering, artificial lift systems, completions and petroleum production engineering. It involves designing and developing systems to safely extract oil and gas from beneath the earth's surface and analysing the economic value of existing gas or oil wells to determine cost-efficient ways to extract materials.
In mining, it should be understood that each mining project is unique. The industry is constantly evolving and adapting in response to society’s needs, stringent legislation, and advances in technology. Operational efficiency, safety, and cost optimization are key to the success of any surface or underground mining project. Our team of mining engineers, petroleum engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists provides a comprehensive range of services through all stages of mine development in a variety of climatic and seismic conditions, from evaluation and permitting, to design, construction, and closure. We offer independent, technically detailed perspectives on mining projects’ feasibility at all stages of mine development and operation.