Create & Maintain Fit-for-Purpose Storage Assets for Mines.

Geosyntec is a leading tailings engineering consultancy with a reputation built on understanding and exceeding mining clients’ expectations. We provide tailored solutions and high-level strategic advice across Australia and internationally.

Using a dynamic design process, we create constructible, fit-for-purpose assets, offering clients cost and schedule benefits along with confidence in their assets’ integrity. To do this, we apply our extensive experience in tailing dams management, geotechnical and geosynthetic engineering, water management, water balance, and tailings deposition behaviour. We can also assist with the design of delivery and decant infrastructure.

Strategic Advisory & Peer Review

Engaging subject matter experts early-on in mining projects significantly enhances outcomes. As trusted consultants, we support the entire project life cycle using a holistic management framework prioritises safety, proactive risk mitigation, and quality assurance to meet our clients’ objectives.

Tailings, Water & Coal Ash Storage Facilities Services

  • Facility design (concept to detailed design)

  • Full spectrum of Engineer of Record

  • Independent Reviewer services

  • Dam break and consequence assessment

  • Risk assessment and development of risk management systems

  • Liner design and selection

  • Materials characterisation

  • Slope stability and advanced numerical modelling

  • Deposition and water balance modelling

  • Operational planning and documentation

  • Audits, operational inspections, and reviews

  • Emergency preparedness and response planning

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From highly scientific studies to large construction projects, our staff has extensive experience, the latest tools and technologies, and dedication to client service.

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