Studies & Assessments
Technical scientific assessments required for planning and licensing support — from geohydrology and ecology to waste classification and rehabilitation planning.
Why Specialist Studies Matter
Robust environmental decision-making depends on sound science. Licensing authorities, lenders, and communities increasingly expect applications and management programmes to be underpinned by rigorous, defensible technical studies — not generic assumptions.
Our multidisciplinary team conducts field investigations, laboratory-based analysis, and technical modelling to generate the scientific evidence base your project needs for licensing, compliance, and long-term environmental management.
Our Studies & Assessment Services
GN 704 & Stormwater Assessments
Technical assessments addressing GN 704 requirements under the National Water Act for mining-related activities, including stormwater and clean/dirty water management planning.
Geohydrological Studies
Groundwater assessments to characterise aquifer conditions, assess potential impacts, and inform water use licensing, waste facility siting, and contamination risk management.
Waste Classification & Assessments (NEM:WA)
Laboratory-based classification of waste streams under the National Waste Classification and Management System to determine hazard rating and appropriate disposal routes.
Ecological Assessments
Baseline flora and fauna surveys and impact assessments to inform environmental authorisation applications and support biodiversity management planning.
Integrated Water & Waste Management Plan Development
Development of IWWMPs that align water and waste management practices with regulatory requirements and operational realities.
Water Balances
Site-specific water balance modelling to quantify water inflows, outflows, and storage, supporting licensing applications and operational water management.
Alien & Invasive Plant Control and Management Plans
Assessment and planning support for managing declared alien and invasive species in line with NEMBA requirements.
Vegetation Removal Permits
Applications for permits required to remove protected or listed vegetation ahead of construction or land clearing activities.
GIS and Maps Compilation
Spatial data compilation and mapping to support applications, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Rehabilitation Strategy & Implementation Programme (RSIP)
Development of rehabilitation strategies and implementation programmes for closure, mine rehabilitation, and land restoration projects.
Our Study Process
Scoping & Field Investigation
Define the study scope and conduct site-based data collection and sampling.
Technical Analysis & Modelling
Apply laboratory analysis and technical modelling to interpret findings.
Reporting & Recommendations
Compile defensible technical reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
Integration into Strategy
Integrate findings into your licensing applications and ongoing compliance strategy.
Other Core Services
Need a Specialist Study for Your Project?
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