Geology
SLR’s Geology Team has widespread experience in assessing the natural resources needed for today’s society.
We provide independent geoscientific assessment of geological resources. Our team has extensive experience in assessing the natural resources needed for today's society. We are committed to providing critical advice and practical solutions for the sustainable management of mineral resources in an increasingly de-carbonising, circular economy.
Overview
Our team provides industry-recognised expertise across a broad range of commodities, including; aggregates and industrial minerals, metallic minerals, hydrocarbons, and geothermal resources. From exploration and feasibility through to development and optimisation, restoration and after use, 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 of their project.
SLR have extensive capabilities in a wide range of GIS, geological modelling, and 3D design software packages.
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Geology Services
Within the Mining advisory team at SLR, our geology group provides assistance mostly pertaining to geological modelling and the preparation, review, support, and disclosure of Mineral Resource estimates, but also in the valuation of mineral properties and exploration program advice. Our work contributes to exploration and development projects as well as operating mines. We advise banks (both debt and equity), institutional investors, governments, major mining companies, exploration and development firms, law firms, individual investors, and private equity ventures.
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Economic Geology and Mineral Resources
Aggregates & Industrial Minerals
- Land searches and desktop studies
- Field mapping and geological interpretation
- Soil and rock logging
- Mineral reserve and resource estimation
- Mineral exploration and site investigation
- Geological modelling
- Quarry and mine design
- Petrographic analysis / Quality assurance
- Geotechnical appraisal and assessment
- Due diligence
Metalliferous and Critical Minerals
- Mineral resource estimates and audits
- Training and Workshops
- Geological and mineralization modelling
- Reporting for public disclosure, including Competent Persons Reports, NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 Technical Reports, and Mineral Expert Reports
- Exploration program advice and targeting
- Drill hole spacing studies
- Geo-metallurgicial modelling
- Geostatistical studies
- Valuation of mineral properties
- M&A due diligence reviews of mining and exploration projects
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Surficial Geology
Landform Design
- Erosion and landform evolution assessment
- Due diligence
Geothermal and Carbon
- Assessment and commercialisation of geothermal resources
- Carbon capture and energy storage advice
Planning and Heritage
- Mineral safeguarding assessments
- Mineral planning advice and bespoke applications
- Outdoor / recreational tourism assessment & development
- Geological conservation, geoheritage audits and management
Geology Projects
Our Team Includes
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Dr. Chris Meikle
Mining Sector Leader – Asia Pacific
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Valerie Wilson
Principal Resource Geologist, Geology - Asia Pacific
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David Western
Technical Director, Hydrology and Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific
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Daniel Ashton
Associate Consultant, Hydrology & Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific
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Anthony Rayner
Principal Engineering Geologist, Geotechnics & Mine Waste Engineering – Asia Pacific
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Nick Barker
Principal, Geotechnics and Mine Waste Engineering – Asia Pacific
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Elysśa De Carli
Engineering Geomorphologist, Geotechnics & Mine Waste Engineering – Asia Pacific
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Greg Maddocks
Technical Director, Soils, Geochemistry, Toxicology & Risk – Asia Pacific
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