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SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting is a global environmental and advisory consultancy providing services across the natural and built environment. The company operates in more than 50 countries, with a network of offices spanning Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East. SLR offers expertise in environmental impact assessment, sustainability, climate change, social performance, health and safety, and due diligence services. The firm serves clients in sectors including mining, energy, infrastructure, real estate and industrial development. SLR's work encompasses project feasibility studies, regulatory compliance, environmental management and technical advisory services throughout the project lifecycle. The company employs several thousand specialists, including environmental scientists, engineers, planners and social consultants. SLR has been involved in major resource and infrastructure projects globally, providing independent technical advice to developers, investors and governments. The consultancy was established in the 1990s and has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest independent environmental consultancies worldwide.

SLR Consulting News


McEwen's Gold Bar mine complex
McEwen COO retires, three VPs take over
25th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed gold, copper and silver developer McEwen has announced the retirement of COO William Shaver and new key appointments to propel the company forward. Shaver will continue to... 


GETTING ESG RIGHT SLR Consulting’s multidisciplinary teams support responsible mining development through integrated ESG advisory services
Early ESG planning helps derisk mining projects
21st August 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining companies are embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into project planning as early integration can help secure finance, manage risk and avoid costly project... 


Energy is increasingly emerging as both a strategic business risk and a key growth enabler for mining operations worldwide
Slr Consulting Highlights Energy As A Strategic Growth Driver For Mining
5th August 2026

Energy is fast becoming one of the most influential strategic considerations in modern mining, moving well beyond its traditional role as a utility service to become a key factor in project... 


Christian Stehle, Regional Engineering Director EMEA at Weir
Weir Uses Technology To Turn Sustainable Mining Into Reality
3rd August 2026

As pressure mounts on miners to cut emissions, conserve water and still grow production, Weir believes that smarter technology and re‑engineered flowsheets are the way forward. For the group,... 


Image of a Tailings storage facility retreatment
Opportunities for minerals recovery and reduced legacy tailings risks
17th July 2026

The retreatment of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) is emerging as a significant opportunity for the mining industry to recover valuable minerals while also reducing long-term environmental... 


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To combat climate change, green molecules are needed in addition to green electrons
10th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“If we look at how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the economy.” This important point has been emphasised by SLR Consulting Power Sector Lead... 


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Value chains in focus as ESG pressures mount for SA firms
3rd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing emphasis globally on the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, South African companies are urged to creatively embed ESG practices in their everyday... 


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Value chains in focus as ESG pressures mount for South African firms
3rd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing emphasis globally on the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, South African companies are urged to creatively embed ESG practices in their everyday... 


Stuart Heather-Clark, SLR Consulting Power Sector Lead Middle East and Africa
Exciting gigawatt-scale projects across Africa, SLR reports
26th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

To combat climate change, the world needs green molecules in addition to green electrons. “If we look how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the... 


Companies urged to embed ESG into everyday practices
Companies urged to embed ESG into everyday practices
18th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South African companies face increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible sourcing, reduce carbon intensity and ensure greater transparency across their operations and supplier networks,... 


Danie Otto, Asset Transition and Closure Business Lead at SLR Consulting.
SLR Consulting: TSF retreatment turns legacy environmental risk into long-term mining value
1st June 2026

The retreatment of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) is emerging as one of the mining industry’s most compelling opportunities to unlock value while addressing legacy environmental risks.... 


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How mining companies are innovating to address sustainable tailings management
24th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South African mining companies face environmental and legacy issues brought about by the country’s long and complex mining history, it is becoming increasingly important to adopt responsible... 


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How mining companies are innovating to address sustainable tailings management
24th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South African mining companies face environmental and legacy issues brought about by the country’s long and complex mining history, it is becoming increasingly important to adopt responsible... 


SLR tailings dam site
Strong governance amplifies good tailings engineering
17th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining investment dynamics in a growing Africa and the Middle East mining industry are driving a more structured and risk-sensitive approach to tailings storage facility (TSF) management, says... 


Kayelekera rocess plant back end during commissioning
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
10th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources reported on April 7, 2026, that fire damage to two newly installed electrical control panels in the drying and packaging area had resulted in the temporary suspension of processing... 


Green hydrogen developments integrate a range of systems
Facilitating multi-disciplinary integration in green hydrogen projects
9th April 2026

SLR Consulting asserts that the success of large-scale green hydrogen developments is dependent on early, integrated collaboration between engineers, environmental specialists and financiers to... 


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Panellists emphasise importance of policy implementation for effective tailings management, land rehabilitation
9th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

While responsible tailings management and effective land rehabilitation are increasingly recognised as important for environmental protection, public health and sustainable economic development,... 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on track to achieve nameplate production during the second quarter. 


Aerial view of the Patterson Lake South project
Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy has been served with a judicial review application that challenges the environmental approval of the project. 


Large-scale green hydrogen developments integrate renewable generation, transmission infrastructure, desalination, hydrogen production and export facilities, creating complex systems that require coordinated technical and environmental planning
Multi-disciplinary integration vital to success of green hydrogen projects, SLR Consulting
17th March 2026

The emerging green hydrogen economy holds significant promise for the global energy transition. However, these developments present considerable challenges  - particularly in managing systems... 


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