From planning and approvals through development and operations into rehabilitation and closure development, Tetra Tech Coffey provides integrated technical and advisory services for every stage of the mining lifecycle.
Tetra Tech Coffey provides comprehensive, end-to-end mining services that support resource developers, operators, and investors through exploration, approvals, development, operations, closure, and rehabilitation. With over 65 years of experience in mining across Australia and the Asia-Pacific, our teams deliver science-led, practical solutions that are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with regulatory and ESG expectations.
Backed by the strength of the global Tetra Tech network of more than 25,000 engineers, scientists, and technical experts we offer scalable support for junior explorers through to major mining houses.
Our services include
We offer integrated capabilities across the full asset lifecycle:
Geotechnical and Geological Services
- Resource area investigation and characterisation
- Pit slope design and risk assessment
- Tailings storage facility (TSF) investigations and design
- Ground movement monitoring and real-time geotechnical instrumentation
- Geotechnical modelling using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience
Environmental Services
- Environmental impact assessments (EIA) and approvals
- Baseline environmental monitoring and compliance
- Contaminated land assessments and remediation planning
- Closure and rehabilitation planning and execution support
Engineering and Design
- Bulk earthworks, civil design, and infrastructure planning
- TSF, haul road, and site drainage design
- Construction supervision and QA/QC services
- Stormwater, flood modelling, and water balance analysis
- Structural and mechanical engineering for site assets
Hydrogeology and Water Management
- Groundwater modelling and dewatering assessments
- Surface water and sediment control design
- Licensing support and regulatory reporting
- PFAS and legacy chemical risk assessments
- Water balance and seepage control strategies
GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Data Intelligence
- Mine site digital twins and geospatial asset tracking
- Remote sensing for landform and vegetation monitoring
- Drone surveys and high-resolution site mapping
- GIS-enabled environmental compliance dashboards
- ESdat, Power BI, and ArcGIS integration for reporting
Tetra Tech Proteus – Project Delivery and EPCM Services
- Front-end engineering and feasibility studies (PEA, PFS, DFS)
- Process engineering, plant layout, and flow sheet design
- Capital cost estimation and scheduling
- EPCM and owner’s engineer roles
- Sustaining capital project execution
Learn more about Tetra Tech Proteus’ mining services and projects.
Supporting Commodities and Clients
We work across a wide range of commodities including:
- Iron ore, copper, gold, lithium, nickel, cobalt, mineral sands
- Uranium, alumina, rare earth elements
- Tailings, waste rock, and by-product stream management
Our clients include
- Tier 1 mining houses
- Junior and mid-tier developers
- Government and regulatory agencies
- Infrastructure and logistics providers supporting the mining sector
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