The extraction of geological materials and minerals from the earth supplies key ingredients and components for many industrial activities and products that are pivotal to the economy. However, due to factors such as volatile commodity prices, climate change and the intention to reduce carbon footprints, mining companies are facing increasing challenges when it comes to implementing new technologies, maintaining regulatory compliance and managing climate and social issues.

Gissat provides robust and complete environmental services throughout the entire mining life cycle to assist mining and exploration companies to flexibly adapt to the changing market conditions.

We collaborate with clients in this sector to help them to solve their practical, day-to-day issues and to develop long-term strategies for growth. Cost-reduction, community and sustainability strategies, environmental and social impact assessments and wastewater and remediation are just a few of the areas in which we offer solutions

We provide professional services to the mining minerals and extractive industries. Our Specialist Team have been involved in projects country wide covering a diverse range of minerals. Our expertise includes;

1. Minerals and aggregates

2. Industrial minerals

3. Bulk commodity minerals

4. Coal

5. Precious metals

6. Rare earth metals

Gissat's expertise and capability are relevant to all phases of the mine life cycle including;

1. Exploration, planning and permitting phase

2. Construction phase

3. Operational phase

4. Decommissioning, closure, and aftercare stage

Other key mining sector services include;

1. Strategic advisory services for due diligence on mergers, acquisitions and sales

2. Exploration services for resource assessment and evaluation

3. Planning and permitting services for all stages and types of minerals and mining activities

4. Mine water and waste facility design, engineering and impact mitigation for heap leach, mine waste rock and tailings facilities

5. Environmental monitoring and audit services for compliance and operational reviews

6. Mine closure planning including rehabilitation, decommissioning and after-use