infrastructure solutions for mine sites

RESPEC’s M&E and Infrastructure (INF) teams began collaborating at the end of 2020, when Peak Gold Corporation issued a Request for Proposal for an infrastructure feasibility study. The proposed project included access roads; water management; facilities such as office buildings, warehouse, guard shack, fueling facilities; and power supply. Our INF team was familiar with each of these areas but had very little experience working for mining clients— so M&E and INF teamed up to submit a winning proposal. Since securing this project with Peak Gold, RESPEC has been involved in the feasibility study, as well as construction documents and on-site construction support.

Our M&E and INF teams could not have acquired this project on their own, proving that we are stronger together. The partnership between the two groups is successful because our M&E professionals and INF professionals are involved at various stages of the project.

» RESPEC’s M&E group is typically involved in the early stages of the mine development cycle, when mines tend to lean on our experts for resource geology, mining engineering, and resource and reserve statements. This team also provides expertise in geotechnical studies, drilling and blasting, mine optimization, project management, construction support, and reclamation planning.

» RESPEC’s INF group provides planning for infrastructure as well as the drawings and specifications that are needed for construction. Our team of multidiscipline engineers are attuned to producing bid documents that clients can use for advertising and selecting contractors. The construction may be for mining facilities, access, source water wells, utilities, and housing.

» RESPEC’s Water and Natural Resources group brings resources for water management (hydrology studies) and water treatment for the runoff that may pick up contaminants from the ore. They also provide reclamation design and planning for mine closure and remediation.