In 2017, a magnetite mining operation faced imminent depletion, threatening production and jobs. Sound Mining conducted geological mapping, model validation, and pit optimisation, enabling the mine's owners to identify a viable mining area and maintain uninterrupted operations.
Strong governance is crucial in the global minerals industry. We guide you through legal requirements and regulations with comprehensive reviews and gap analyses, ensuring compliance, minimizing risks, and helping you thrive in a dynamic environment.
We conduct Environmental Impact Assessments to identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance, empowering informed decisions for your project’s environmental sustainability.
Developing strategies to responsibly close mining operations, ensuring environmental rehabilitation and long-term sustainability.
Restoring and reclaiming land post-mining to meet environmental and community standards.
Ensuring continuous monitoring, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of environmental measures throughout project lifecycles.
"Over the years, Sound Mining have provided valuable technical and investment advice on precious and base metal assets in Africa. Their local insight greatly supported informed investment decisions in the region."
"Worked closely with lenders and stakeholders to deliver bankable studies, in line with recognised industry policies and guidelines."
"Sound Mining has been a trusted technical partner to Sedibelo Resources for over a decade, delivering strategic plans, cost-effective designs and reserve sign-offs for both open-pit and underground operations."
"Highly recommend Sound Mining for their deep expertise and reliable project evaluations. Their insights and innovative thinking consistently drive efficiency and sustainable practices."
"Their 2024 Competent Person’s Report for Kalagadi confirmed reserves and recommended improvements that boosted production by over 50%. Their diverse skills continue to add value across multiple projects."
"I've worked with Sound Mining several times and always found them professional and reliable. They define clear strategies and deliver detailed, high-quality outputs while aligning with client expectations."
"I’ve relied on Sound Mining across roles and companies for 20 years. Their experienced team, trusted leadership and consistent delivery make them my go-to partner for technical services."
"Sound Mining plays a key role in engineering education, offering our students practical experience and strong mentorship. Their ongoing support helps bridge the gap between theory and industry."
"Over the years, Sound Mining have provided valuable technical and investment advice on precious and base metal assets in Africa. Their local insight greatly supported informed investment decisions in the region."
"Worked closely with lenders and stakeholders to deliver bankable studies, in line with recognised industry policies and guidelines."
"Sound Mining has been a trusted technical partner to Sedibelo Resources for over a decade, delivering strategic plans, cost-effective designs and reserve sign-offs for both open-pit and underground operations."
"Highly recommend Sound Mining for their deep expertise and reliable project evaluations. Their insights and innovative thinking consistently drive efficiency and sustainable practices."
"Their 2024 Competent Person’s Report for Kalagadi confirmed reserves and recommended improvements that boosted production by over 50%. Their diverse skills continue to add value across multiple projects."
"I've worked with Sound Mining several times and always found them professional and reliable. They define clear strategies and deliver detailed, high-quality outputs while aligning with client expectations."
"I’ve relied on Sound Mining across roles and companies for 20 years. Their experienced team, trusted leadership and consistent delivery make them my go-to partner for technical services."
"Sound Mining plays a key role in engineering education, offering our students practical experience and strong mentorship. Their ongoing support helps bridge the gap between theory and industry."
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Expert guidance on maintaining your social licence, ensuring compliance with environmental and labour laws, and addressing uncertainties.
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