
Mining
SLR partners with mining and investment clients globally as their trusted experts, providing integrated technical, advisory, and sustainability solutions across the complete project lifecycle.
From early exploration to post-closure transformation, we help you navigate complexity, manage risk, and create long-term value.

Sustainable Mining Overview
With ~2,000 mining professionals across 28 countries, we’re not one-size-fits-all. We embrace regional differences and draw on the best ideas, methods and people across our global network to shape the right solution for each project; solutions that are technically sound, locally relevant and globally informed.
From exploration to post-closure, we stay with you throughout your journey. Our integrated multidisciplinary teams work with you across all stages of mining, ensuring continuity, consistency and deep understanding of your evolving needs, whether you're a junior explorer or a global producer.
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We partner with mining and investment clients globally, serving as their trusted experts providing integrated technical, advisory, and sustainability solutions across the complete mining lifecycle.
Supporting our clients to develop projects that are...
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Financeable
Our world-class advisory services have assisted clients to secure over US$33 billion in debt financing.
Combined with our comprehensive feasibility and study management services, we know exactly what is required to give your project the best chance of funding success.
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Operational
Through our deep and broad technical expertise spanning permitting, mine design, tailings, processing optimisation, and infrastructure engineering.
With ~2,000 mining professionals and proven methodologies developed across 4,000+ projects, we ensure your operations are technically robust and deliverable from day one.
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Responsible
With market-leading climate and sustainability capabilities we arehelping clients achieve social licence and environmental compliance.
From community engagement to climate resilience planning, we ensure your project meets the highest standards of responsible and safe mining while supporting long-term operational success.
Our Mining Practice Areas
SLR's mining service model centres on eight integrated practice areas that address the most critical challenges facing mining projects today. These aren't simply lifecycle stages; they're the foundations of successful project delivery in an increasingly complex regulatory and commercial environment.
By aligning our expertise across these interconnected practice areas, we ensure your project benefits from coordinated thinking, technical rigour, and strategic foresight at every decision point. This model delivers flexibility, depth, and measurable value regardless of where you are in your development journey.

Why Choose SLR?
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Result Driven Partnerships
65% of clients 5+ years & 40% of clients 10+ years (est.) | Trusted to deliver
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Full Lifecycle Solutions
Exploration to closure - one provider throughout the complete mining journey
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Sustainability & Climate Experts
~1M tonnes CO2 reduced in 2024 | 600+ critical minerals projects supported since 2020
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Trusted by Global Investors
US$33 billion in debt financing supported and 100+ ITE mandates across 35 countries
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Global Reach, Local Expertise
~2,000 mining professionals across 28 countries delivering locally relevant, globally informed solutions

Mining Related Capabilities
SLR has decades of successful experience advising clients at every stage of the mining lifecycle.
Transactions & Strategic Advisory
We advise miners and investors on resource and reserve development throughout the project lifecycle, including the support for listings, disputes and independent technical reporting.
Supporting Technical Services
Exploration & Resource Development
Our experienced geologists and engineers combine global perspective with local knowledge, helping clients identify, validate, and develop mineral resources whilst managing technical and commercial risks.
Supporting Technical Services
Mine Engineering & Project Delivery
From conceptual studies through to detailed engineering, we deliver technically sound, commercially viable mine designs that integrate operational efficiency with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Climate & Sustainability
We embrace the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability and create balance between them and mining to ensure long-term viability.
Water Management
Climate and water security challenges demand sophisticated solutions. Our experts integrate modelling, engineering, management, and permitting expertise to address today's requirements whilst building resilience for future conditions.
Supporting Technical Services
Tailings & Mine Waste Management
We integrate geotechnical, hydrological, environmental and social considerations to design and advise on technically sound, well-managed mine residue facilities with acceptable risk profiles throughout their operational life and beyond.
Supporting Technical Services
Closure & Transformation
Mine closure planning, Just Transition strategies, remediation design, construction management, and post-closure monitoring all form essential components of responsible mining operations from day one.
Supporting Technical Services
Mining Projects
Our Mining Services
SLR provides a broad range of social, environmental and engineering consulting services to the mining sector. Our sector focused approach services each phase of the mining lifecycle, from exploration, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, financing, mine operations, mine closure and rehabilitation planning, design, closure execution and post-closure compliance.
Our Team Includes
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Marco Maestri
Global Mining Sector Director
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Angus Bracken
Mining Sector Leader - Africa & Middle East
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Dr. Chris Meikle
Mining Sector Leader – Asia Pacific
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Stephan Theben
Sector Leader, Mining - Canada
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Tim Paul
Mining & Minerals Sector Leader - Europe
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Jeremy Collyard
Mining & Minerals Sector Leader - US
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Alison Allen
Mining & Minerals Sector Leader – Europe | Business Lead for Nordics & Central Asia
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Jonathan Mayhew
Director, Energy Advisory
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