Mining & Resources

Delivering critical infrastructure for safe, resilient and sustainable mining operations across the asset lifecycle

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The mining industry is transforming as demand for critical minerals grows and operators balance productivity, resilience and sustainability objectives. Companies are investing in asset performance, decarbonization, water stewardship and digital innovation to improve mining operations, while navigating evolving regulatory requirements, workforce challenges and community expectations. 

Jacobs collaborates with mining companies to deliver resilient and sustainable operations across the asset lifecycle. By combining technical excellence and digital innovation with industry insight, we bring together the capabilities needed to support complex mining and resource developments from planning through delivery and operations.

Integrated capabilities across the mining value chain

Bringing together the industries and capabilities that underpin successful mining and resource developments, from concept through operation.

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    Environmental

    Supporting mining developments through environmental planning, permitting, remediation and sustainability services that reduce risk and support responsible mining across the asset lifecycle. 

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    Energy & Power

    Developing reliable power supply and electrification strategies that advance sustainable mining through improved operational performance and lower carbon emissions.  

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    Water

    Implementing water security and environmental performance solutions across the mining lifecycle.

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    Rail & Transit

    Delivering heavy-haul rail systems that enhance mining infrastructure reliability and mine-to-market performance.

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    Ports & Maritime

    Providing ports and marine infrastructure that enables efficient movement of bulk commodities and supports mining projects from source to market.

Solutions for safe and sustainable mining

From approvals to closures and water security to decarbonization, solutions that reduce risk and  improve performance across mining operations. 

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Sustainability & Resilience

Supporting decarbonization, water stewardship, climate resilience and responsible mining through sustainable resource development.

Digital & AI

Digital & AI Solutions

Data, digital and AI-enabled tools that sharpen decisions, improve outcomes for mining projects and add delivery certainty.

Closure & Rehabilitation

Closure & Rehabilitation

Closure planning, remediation and land rehabilitation that reduce long-term risk and support responsible asset transition.

Materials Handling

Materials Handling

Crushing, conveying, stockyard and loadout solutions for safe bulk material movement.

Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI)

Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI)

Roads, airports, camps and operational infrastructure that support mining projects.

Full lifecycle services for resilient mining operations  

Advisory, engineering and delivery services that support mining projects from investment decision through operations and closure 

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Jacobs supports the full mining lifecycle, from studies, approvals and asset development through mining operations, critical infrastructure, closure and rehabilitation. We work with clients to plan, deliver, optimize and transition assets, while improving performance, resilience and long-term value.

Jacobs supports the development of future-facing commodities that enable the energy transition, including critical minerals and battery materials. We empower clients to develop and operate sustainable, resilient assets that meet growing global demand, while delivering long-term value.  

Jacobs enables clients to achieve decarbonization goals through electrification, energy transition planning, integrated water management and sustainable infrastructure solutions. We embed these considerations into project planning and delivery to improve performance and support long-term sustainability.

Jacobs provides integrated water solutions across supply, treatment, reuse and discharge. We work with mining operators to improve water security, reduce risk, increase efficiency and meet environmental and regulatory requirements throughout the asset lifecycle. 

SJacobs improves delivery certainty through early risk identification, integrated planning and collaborative delivery models. Our approach manages complexity, optimizes outcomes and maintain alignment on scope, cost and schedule from planning through execution.

Yes. Jacobs combines local project delivery with access to global technical expertise and specialist capabilities. Our approach brings together the right people, experience and solutions to support mining projects from anywhere in the world.

Jacobs supports mining and resources clients unlock greater value through digital and AI-driven solutions that improve planning, optimize operations and support faster, more informed decision-making. 

Reducing emissions requires a combination of electrification, clean energy adoption, integrated water strategies and low-carbon infrastructure. These initiatives can support both sustainability objectives and operational performance. 

Mining operations face growing pressure to deliver more resources while meeting sustainability commitments, managing workforce constraints and maintaining reliable, productive operations in an increasingly complex environment. 

Projects

  • How can mine operators deliver complex projects efficiently across the full asset lifecycle?

    Mining projects often evolve over several years, during which business priorities, market conditions, project risks and sustainability objectives can all change, with brownfield and greenfield developments adding another layer of complexity.

    Project Director and Project Services Lead Michelle Curnow shares her thoughts on maintaining momentum under those conditions, drawing on more than 20 years of mining experience.

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