Mining in Western Australia generates enormous value, which is why it’s easy to overlook the potential added value of recyclable materials at the end of a mine’s life. From heavy mobile equipment and processing plants to high-output battery systems powering modern...
Mining operations leave a long legacy in the landscape. After decades of extraction, processing, and infrastructure use, contaminated soil is common. It’s also a significant risk not just for the landscape but also for the crews taking care of mine site clean-up....
Offshore oil and gas fields have a finite productive life. When production stops, there is a significant amount of infrastructure that cannot be simply left on the seabed: pipelines, umbilicals, wellheads and subsea control systems, to name just some. Operators...
Engineering challenges often dominate the conversation around offshore decommissioning in Perth. However, in our experience, hazardous waste management is one of the most critical and underestimated elements of a successful decommissioning program. From residual...
Logistical and safety factors combine to make underground mine infrastructure decommissioning a technically demanding challenge. Adding to the complexity is Western Australia’s strict regulatory and environmental landscape. Workers, surrounding ecosystems, and future...
Many Western Australian businesses treat scrap metal as an operational by-product. It’s something to clear away so work can continue. But in today’s metal-reliant market, that mindset leaves money on the table. Taking a structured approach to scrap metal recycling...
