SRK Consulting

Denver, CO

Mining & Exploration Consultants

Services: 53
Offices: 1
Projects: 6
Leaders: 6
Founded: 1974
Size Estimate: 200-1,000 employees

Overview

SRK Consulting is a leading international mining and earth resource consultancy founded in South Africa in 1974. The North America practice provides independent technical advisory and engineering services across the full mining project life cycle: from early-stage mineral exploration and resource definition through feasibility, operations support, and closure. It is internationally recognized for geotechnical, hydrogeological, environmental, and metallurgical expertise serving mining clients globally.

Founded: 1974
Size Estimate: 200-1,000 employees

Services

Mineral Exploration

Independent advisory and technical support across the mineral exploration project life cycle.

Geological Interpretation Resource Estimation Exploration Strategy

Mining Project Evaluation

Independent technical and economic studies evaluating mining project viability at all development stages.

Scoping Studies Pre-Feasibility Studies Feasibility Studies

Geology and Resources

Geological modeling and mineral resource estimation in compliance with international reporting codes.

Geological Modeling Resource Estimation and Reporting

Mine Engineering

Engineering and planning services for open-pit and underground mine design and production.

Mine Design Production Scheduling Strategic Mine Planning

Mining Geotechnics

Geotechnical services for stable and safe open-pit and underground mining operations.

Rock Mechanics and Slope Stability Ground Support Design Geotechnical Investigation and Monitoring

Water Management

Hydrogeological and water resource services for responsible mining operations.

Hydrogeological Studies Mine Dewatering Water Balance and Stewardship

Environment and Social Responsibility

Environmental and social consulting to support responsible mining development and operation.

Environmental Impact Assessment ESG Advisory Community Engagement and Permitting

Mine Waste Management

Engineering and compliance services for tailings facilities and mine waste throughout the project life cycle.

Tailings Facility Design Mine Waste Closure Planning GISTM Compliance

Mine Closure

Integrated closure planning from early project stages through post-closure monitoring, covering geotechnical, geochemical, and social aspects.

Early-Stage Closure Planning Geochemical and Geotechnical Closure Studies Post-Closure Monitoring

Extractive Metallurgy and Mineral Processing

Metallurgical engineering and mineral processing services from testwork through operational support.

Metallurgical Testwork Programs Process Flowsheet Design Recovery Optimization and Plant Support

Civil and Structural Engineering

Infrastructure design services for mine site facilities, structures, and site development works.

Process Plant Engineering Tailings Infrastructure Design Site Civil Works

Corporate Advisory

Advisory work supports strategic, commercial, and financial decisions in natural resources.

Strategic Advisory Commercial Advisory Financial Advisory

Mining Operation Assistance

Direct support and technical services to assist mine operators with ongoing production and efficiency optimizations.

Due Diligence and Project Reviews

Independent technical reviews and due diligence assessments for investors, lenders, and acquirers across the project life cycle from greenfield to closure.

Mining Risk Assessment

Risk assessment helps mining teams understand and mitigate project hazards.

Risk Identification Risk Modeling Risk Mitigation

Industries

Mining Metals Water Resources Environmental & Remediation

Firm type

Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Materials Engineering Mining Engineering Structural Engineering Water / Wastewater Engineering Process Engineering

Project types

Open-Pit Mines Underground Mines Tailings Storage Facilities Mine Closure Sites Mineral Processing Plants Coal Mines Gold Mines Iron Ore Mines

Projects

Deer Creek Coal Mine Ventilation Planning

Huntington, UT | Deer Creek Coal Mine | Mining

Assisted site engineers with the ventilation planning required to exploit a remote area of the Deer Creek Mine's reserves.

Mine Ventilation Planning Mine Engineering

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West Elk Coal Mine Ventilation Optimization

Gunnison County, CO | West Elk Coal Mine | Mining

Involved with the development and optimization of the ventilation system at the West Elk Mine.

Mine Ventilation Engineering Mine Engineering

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Confidential Alaska Gold Due Diligence

Alaska, USA | Mining

Conducted a Due Diligence and Corporate Advisory study regarding strategic decisions involving a minority partnership stake in a confidential intrusion-related gold project in Alaska.

Due Diligence and Corporate Advisory Study Due Diligence and Project Reviews Corporate Advisory

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Elk Creek Mine Mineral Resource Estimation

2017 | Elk Creek, Nebraska, USA | Elk Creek Mine | Mining

Helped locate drill holes to target resource infill areas and acted as lead consultants for the multi-consultancy team that developed the 2017 feasibility study.

Mineral Resource and Grade Estimation Geology and Resources Mining Project Evaluation

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Elk Creek Mine Water Management

2017 | Elk Creek, Nebraska, USA | Elk Creek Mine | Mining

Completed hydrogeological characterization and environmental assessment work, helping locate drill holes and acting as lead consultants for the multi-consultancy feasibility study team.

Hydrogeological Characterization and Environmental Assessment Water Management

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Buena Vista Iron Ore Mine Fast-Track Advisement

2021 | Nevada, USA | Magnum Mining and Exploration | Mining

Contracted with Magnum Mining and Exploration and its wholly owned subsidiary Nevada Iron to fast-track the Buena Vista iron ore project aimed to start supplying DSO cargo by the end of 2021.

Mining Project Advisement Mining Project Evaluation

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Software

HiveMap

Leadership

Ben Parsons

Practice Leader / Resource Geologist

Based in the Denver office, Ben Parsons focuses on resource geology, highlighting a people-centric culture, collaborative work environment, and cutting-edge technology.

Neal Rigby

Corporate Mining Consultant & Principal Mining Engineer

Based in Denver, Neal Rigby has over 40 years of experience in the international mining industry, serving as a Corporate Mining Consultant and Principal Mining Engineer.

Jeff Parshley

Corporate Consultant (Environment)

Based in Reno, Jeff Parshley has 40 years of environmental and closure experience in the mining industry.

Keith Wallace

Corporate Consultant (Mine Ventilation)

Based in Reno, Keith Wallace has over 35 years of underground ventilation experience.

Eric J. Olin

Principal Metallurgist

Based in Denver, Eric Olin has over 35 years of experience in the minerals industry with extensive consulting in plant operations and mineral process development.

Douglas Reid

Principal Resource Geologist

Based in Reno, Doug Reid is a Professional Geological Engineer with 30 years of experience in resource geology specializing in the evaluation, estimation, and reporting of mineral resources.