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SRK Consulting

SRK Consulting is an independent international consulting practice providing specialist advice and solutions to clients in the earth and water resource industries. The firm is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, and operates through more than 45 offices across six continents, employing over 1 400 professionals. SRK Consulting offers services in mine engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental management, social and regulatory compliance, due diligence and resource evaluation. The company serves mining, civil engineering, oil and gas, and water sectors, working with major miners, junior explorers, financial institutions and governments. SRK Consulting is structured as a partnership owned by its senior consultants, ensuring technical independence and continuity. In Africa the firm has a substantial footprint, with offices in South Africa, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and other countries. SRK Consulting's South African operations are among the largest in the group and provide technical support for projects involving platinum-group metals, gold, coal, diamonds and base metals. The company frequently undertakes feasibility studies, resource estimates, environmental-impact assessments and technical reviews for lenders and investors. SRK Consulting was founded in South Africa in 1974 by three partners and has since grown into one of the world's leading independent consultancies in the resources sector.

SRK Consulting News


SRK Consulting Andrew van Zyl
Harnessing S African expertise, capabilities to compete globally
28th September 2026

SRK Consulting South Africa examines how the country’s long mining history has helped develop technical expertise sought after internationally, and the opportunities emerging as global mineral... 


a small mining operation in the bush
South Africa’s resilience to be highlighted at Indaba
25th September 2026

Amid global volatility, events such as the upcoming Joburg Indaba conference – taking place on October 7 and 8, at The Inanda Club, in Sandton – shine light on South Africa’s route to resilience,... 


SRK Consulting Zambia’s Country Lead Able Tunono talks to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer
SRK Consulting Zambia’s Country Lead Able Tunono talks to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer
18th September 2026

Don’t miss this compelling At Top Level video interview in which SRK Consulting Zambia’s Country Lead and Director Able Tunono spells out the global expertise that SRK is bringing to Zambia, where... 


Mounds of rare earth elements
Uberaba rare earth elements project, Brazil – update
11th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Rainbow Rare Earths and Mosaic have started the prefeasibility study on the project under their joint project development agreement. 


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Rainbow, Mosaic initiate PFS for Brazil rare earth project
7th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has started a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Uberaba project, in Brazil, in conjunction with partner NYSE-listed Mosaic Company.   Following the positive... 


Image of Karowe diamond mine
Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana – update
4th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Karowe underground project remained on schedule for full-scale production in the first half of 2028. 


How due diligence underpins credible mineral asset valuation
21st August 2026

With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is essential for the credible and accurate valuation of mineral assets – even when not formally required by stock... 


An image of stakeholders involved with the Phisori Dome PGM project
Feasibility study underway for Limpopo project
21st August 2026

Following the undertaking of a feasibility study which began on November 21, 2025, platinum group metals (PGMs) developer Lesego Platinum is advancing its Phosiri Dome PGM project in Limpopo, with... 


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Flemington scandium project, Australia – update
31st July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian Mines has started and is fast-tracking a prefeasibility study. 


Image of zinc ingots
Swartberg openpit mining project, South Africa
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes to increase mining capacity from 500 000 t/y to one-million tonnes a year at the Swartberg mining project. 


STANDING FIRM
SRK Consulting has participated directly in DRC’s transition from State-led to internationally financed mining development, from its Lubumbashi practice established 16 years ago and from its other consulting practices worldwide
DRC buoyed by growing mining-related investments 
24th July 2026

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US, reported... 


A generic image of graphite ore
Total Graphite halts production at Vatomina to focus on optimisation improvements
17th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Graphite mining and processing company Total Graphite has announced that it has temporarily suspended operations at its Vatomina mine, in Magagascar. The company will now prioritise the completion... 


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Flemington scandium project, Australia
10th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is being assessed as a long-life scandium operation producing high-purity scandium oxide. 


Image of yellowcake
Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
3rd July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency approved the project’s environmental- and social-impact assessment in June 2026. 


Location map of the Minim Martap
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
3rd July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project’s locomotives have been delivered. 


Aerial view of the Kipushi Mine’s tailings storage facilities. A new facility is under construction (bottom) adjacent to the existing storage facility (top). The first deposit of tailings is expected in October 2026. Kipushi has the smallest tailings storage facility of any major base metal mine, globally.
Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Kipushi mine's second tailings storage facility (TSF) is more than 90% complete. 


Aerial View of Longonjo Rare Earths Project
Longonjo rare earths mine/refinery project, Angola – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Longonjo development remains on target and on budget. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated independent technical report supports a revised mine plan for the complex that is expected to ramp up production to more than 500 000 t/y of copper from 2028 onwards.  


Location map of the Los Azules project
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
29th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen Copper has appointed financial services provider Societe Generale to lead the structuring and arrangement of a senior debt package to fund construction. 


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