The challenges faced by the mining industry in today’s global business environment are increasing in scope and complexity.
By combining specialised expertise in the environmental and engineering fields with a working knowledge of mining processes, OTEK and ARCADIS delivers tailored solutions that address the specific needs of the mining industry and that make solid business sense.
We offer an in depth understanding of the mining industry with:
- sustainable development practices built into our mining services to improve your triple bottom line - financial success, environmental protection, and corporate social responsibility.
- proven innovative mining technologies that minimise costs and maximise profits.
- cost-effective solutions supported by scientists and engineers focused on reducing risk and improving our client’s mining results.
- former mining industry professionals that understand the importance of planning for the entire life of the mine and beyond.
We serve as true partners in addressing important environmental issues that impact and shape the mining sector.
A working knowledge of the regulatory environments of each country, combined with a close working relationship established with our clients and the quality of professional services and innovate solutions, have positioned us to be a catalyst in successful mine development and closure.
Strategic Sustainable Focus 
Sustainable development is a core element of our business strategy – we recognise that every mining project is directly linked to the global environment.
As such, we continually invest in state-of-the-art mining related technologies, processes, products, and services that enable us to best serve future markets and create a sustainable environment. We help our clients develop and operate mining projects today without compromising the future of generations.
Innovative Mining Waste Management Technologies
Both OTEK and ARCADIS are industry leaders in developing, using and implementing mine waste management and treatment technologies.
Our unique understanding and application of bioremediation, in-situ treatments, and preventative acid mine drainage (AMD) technologies has allowed us to solve our mining clients’ problems while saving millions of dollars in operation, closure, and postclosure monitoring.
Cost-Effective Mining Solutions
We are a cost-effective mining solutions provider. We strive to partner with you, align with your goals, strategise to achieve them, and then go beyond your expectations in delivering value. Your problems are our challenges!
Our team approach has allowed us to develop cost-effective solutions in concert with our combined technical expertise.
Specifically for the mining industry, we have developed mining services that either reduce costs or enhance mineral recoveries during the mining process such as Opti-Leach Program as well as legacy services such as Guaranteed Remediation (GRiP®).
Our cost-effective mining solutions span the entire mining lifecycle helping our clients to reduce risks, free up capital, reduce reclamation costs, and maximise resource recovery and profits.
Comprehensive Mining Services
As a true partnership we provide comprehensive mining services. Whether your company is exploring new mining opportunities, an operating mining entity, or whether you’re dealing with mined land closure liability, our professionals have a proven history for providing innovative, commonsense solutions through the entire mine lifecycle.
From exploration and mine planning through operation and restoration, we help you plan your project for closure.
Beyond closure, our personnel have the experience and skill set to examine the potential for post-closure land use and sustainability.
Our approach to mining services is to include innovative remedial and sustainability techniques in every aspect of our service offerings.
The results minimise costs and reduce delays, provide closures that are acceptable to regulatory agencies, and create redevelopment opportunities for our clients.
Responsible Exploration and Mining Lifecycle Planning
We understand that the development of a mine consists of related steps that systematically build upon one another.
We can help develop exploration and mine plans at the beginning of the project that recognises the potential adverse effects that mining can have on the environment.
We help assess and document the pre-mining site characteristics and work with the mine engineers to design mine facilities to reduce their environmental footprint and implement planning and permitting with the post-mining redevelopment/land reuse in mind.
Strong Regulatory Alignment Strategies
Our aggressive regulatory alignment activities have resulted in a strong track record of successes in influencing positive interpretation of regulations and in altering the regulatory direction of specific projects to the benefit our clients.
One way that the OTEK and ARCADIS partnership represents our clients’ interests is by getting actively involved in reviewing and commenting on environmental regulations around the world.
Built-In Risk Assessment
The magnitude of mining environmental regulations places an enormous burden on the mining industry to effectively assess the risks associated throughout the mining lifecycle.
Key to mitigating risks and avoiding costly risk factors is building in preventative measures within the mining lifecycle.
OTEK and ARCADIS has over 50 years experience building risk mitigation into the mining development plan.
Our team understands the complex impact associated with a mine and work in tandem with our clients to ensure and protect the clients “social license to operate”.
Seamless Transition into Mining Operations
Together, we have the ability to easily transfer from exploration and mine planning to implementation of the plan during construction and operations.
Because we have the experts to provide services throughout the entire mine lifecycle, we can assist with all phases of mining.
Mine Closure with Sustainability at the Forefront
Completing the mining lifecycle, the final process is closure. With the combination of technically experienced staff and innovative tools, we provide closure planning for mines at all stages, keeping post-mining sustainable land use at the forefront.
We provide site-specific solutions to complex systems and through upfront and/or continually updated planning combined with progressive planning and implementation of closure measures reduce costs.
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