Golder Associates

Golder Associates is a global engineering and environmental consultancy specialising in earth, environment and energy services. The company provides technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, environmental impact assessment, mine closure planning, water management and related disciplines to clients in the mining, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Canada, Golder operates through a network of offices across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, supporting projects in both developed and emerging markets. The firm serves major mining companies, governments and private developers, offering services that span feasibility studies, design, construction support and operational advice. Golder's work in the mining sector includes tailings management, slope stability analysis, groundwater modelling and environmental permitting. The company is known for its technical rigour and its role in complex, large-scale resource projects. In 2021, Golder Associates was acquired by WSP Global, a Canadian professional services firm, and now operates as part of WSP's earth and environment business line. The acquisition expanded WSP's capabilities in mining and environmental consulting, particularly in regions with significant mineral development activity. Golder was founded in 1960 and has grown to employ thousands of specialists worldwide.