Geology

SLR has widespread experience in assessing the natural resources needed for today’s society. We provide independent geoscientific assessment of geological resources, backed by multi-disciplinary technical proficiency, European understanding, and operational expertise that enables us to form end-to-end partnerships with mineral operators and developers.

Our team provides industry-recognised expertise across a broad range of commodities, with a particular focus on construction materials, aggregates and industrial minerals, core components of the quarrying and mining industry. We support quarry operators throughout the full lifecycle, from initial resource evaluation through to site development, operational optimisation, and restoration.

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Overview

SLR has a long-standing track record supporting the quarrying industry across the UK and Europe. Our geologists and geotechnical specialists work closely with mineral operators, planners, and regulators to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for hard rock, sand and gravel, and industrial mineral sites. From desk study through field investigation, factual reporting, technical reporting, resource modelling, quarry and restoration design and support for planning applications and site extensions, we can unlock the potential value in your operation.

Every project has its unique challenges, and we strive to advise clients appropriately at every stage.

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Geology Services

  • Construction & Industrial Minerals
    • Land searches and desktop studies
    • Mineral exploration and site investigation
    • Field mapping and geological interpretation
    • Soil and rock logging
    • Mineral reserve and resource estimation
    • 3D design software packages
    • Geological modelling, quarry and mine design
    • Phased development and working plans
    • Geotechnical Appraisal and Assessment
    • Due diligence
  • Metalliferous
    • Technical Reporting compliant with listing regulations (QP/CP)
    • Regulatory advice
    • Expert witness
    • Mineral valuations
    • Mineral reserve and resource estimation
    • Mineral exploration and site investigation
    • Geological modelling
    • Due diligence
  • Planning & Geodiversity
    • Built Environment - Mineral safeguarding assessments
    • Mineral planning advice and bespoke applications
    • Geological conservation planning
    • Geodiversity Assessments
    • Geological contributions to Environmental Impact Assessments

Geology Projects

  • Project

    Europe

    SigmaRoc PLC

    Mining

    Resources & reserves, technical, and environmental due diligence - lime operations


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    Sweden

    Talga AB

    Mining

    Mining technical support for the Vittangi Project


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  • Project

    Ireland

    EPA (Ireland)

    The potential for economic reprocessing of mine waste in Ireland


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  • Project

    Sweden

    Sunstone Metals

    Mining

    Base Metal project valuation - Viscaria


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  • Project

    Ireland

    Keohane Readymix Ltd.

    Mining

    Extension of Kilronane sand and gravel quarry – dry and wet workings


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  • Project

    Shropshire, UK

    Tarmac

    Mining

    Bayston Hill quarry extension


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    Project

    British Columbia, Canada

    Confidential Retail Gasoline Provider

    Energy

    Confined aquifer oxygen biosparging system


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  • Project

    Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada

    Nukik Corporation

    Energy

    Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link


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  • Project

    Angels Camp, California, USA

    BHP

    Mining

    Operations, maintenance, & monitoring services at gold mine


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  • Project

    Anchorage, Alaska, USA

    Nova Minerals

    Mining

    Geochemical characterisation & mine waste management assessment


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