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January 15, 2025

Mining study checklist: A guide to consistent high-quality work

Whether you are a mining engineer working in the mine planning/studies team, or a mining consultant carrying out a mining study, this checklist will assist in ensuring that the deliverables are produced at a high standard by putting checks in place at each step along the process. The checks involve prompts about whether a certain procedure has been carried out or not. Non-compliance to any procedure must be provided with a justification or must be followed up with the manager or client. Over the years, he’s observed how a company’s attitude toward this balance can significantly impact its success – or failure.
December 15, 2024

Managing seed procurement within NSW

From mine rehabilitation to biodiversity offsets, an effective seed procurement strategy is critical for harnessing optimal seasonal conditions and meeting future revegetation requirements. In this article, Atlantech Senior Environmental Consultant, Dean Woods, provides fundamental considerations to help you stay ahead of your revegetation goals.
December 4, 2024

Real-life examples: Managing costs versus managing expectations in mining

In the mining industry, the balance between managing operating costs and meeting leadership expectations is a challenge that has persisted since Guy Simpson – now Atlantech’s Technical Services Manager, Western Australia – began his career back in the late 1980s. Over the years, he’s observed how a company’s attitude toward this balance can significantly impact its success – or failure.
September 24, 2024

What are Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements and how are they funded?

If you’re a landholder looking to improve biodiversity on your land, you may be wondering what Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements are, how they are funded, and how they are monitored. In the following article our Senior Environmental Consultant Dean Woods provides a quick overview.
August 26, 2024

Fifteen considerations for operational dig designs in open cut mining

In the dynamic world of open cut mining, effective dig design is pivotal for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and productivity of mining activities. For engineers tasked with creating and maintaining long-term, medium-term, and short-term dig designs, the challenge lies in balancing numerous factors to achieve optimal performance while adhering to regulatory and environmental standards. As Atlantech Senior Mining Engineer David Shirley explains, unlike initial mine design – which focuses on feasibility and high-level planning – dig design within the operational phase requires a detailed approach that adapts to ongoing conditions and operational realities. In the following article, David lists fifteen key considerations for operational dig designs in open cut mining.