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Tom Hawley
Global Head of Conventional and Low Carbon Energy
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How do we meet rising resource demand responsibly?

Demand for copper, lithium, aluminium and other critical materials is rising fast. Mining organisations are under pressure to deliver more while operating under tightening regulatory, investor and community expectations.

That pressure spans the full lifecycle. New developments and expansions involve long timelines and complex approvals. While closures and rehabilitations require careful planning to manage liabilities, support affected communities and leave sites safe and stable for the future.

With experience across more than 750 mining, metals and critical minerals projects worldwide, we work alongside owners and operators to deliver projects that perform over the long term.

How we help
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Deep sector experience

With 750+ mining, metals and critical minerals projects delivered, we understand the sector's unique technical, commercial and operational demands.

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ESG and decarbonisation

We help turn sustainability and decarbonisation goals into action with solutions that are realistic, measurable and commercially viable.

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Leading technology

Our digital platform gives a live view of costs, risk and progress. With data-led insights, teams can stay aligned, act early and improve performance.

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Joined-up delivery

From early planning through to handover, we bring the right disciplines together as one team. This means fewer handovers, stronger oversight and clearer accountability.

Creating value across the mining lifecycle 

We support mining organisations across all commodities and geographies, from early development and expansion through to closure and rehabilitation.

Our teams combine structured project leadership, strong commercial discipline and practical advisory support to keep delivery focused and performing. Whether as a managed service or working alongside your team, we support at the strategic, portfolio and project levels.

From the outset, our specialists advise on financing, ESG strategy, delivery models and supply chain approach – helping projects start well and stay on track. Strong controls, clear reporting and data-led insight help teams spot risks and opportunities early, respond quickly and make decisions with confidence.

Our focus throughout is on cost certainty, schedule confidence and disciplined risk management – the fundamentals that protect performance and create long‑term value.

Reducing impact, respecting communities

Responsible delivery is central to our approach. We help turn sustainability goals into practical action by integrating environmental and social value into the project’s DNA. From reducing carbon intensity to planning closures that respect the communities around them.

As an independent partner, free from any ties to the design or construction supply chain, our role is to safeguard your interests and support the delivery of responsible, commercially viable projects ready to supply the materials the world depends on.

PROJECTS

Explore our work in the mining sector

Mongolia

Supporting a complex mine expansion with Rio Tinto 

2 min read

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Global

Managing responsible mine closure worldwide with De Beers

2 min read

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Australia

Advancing green ammonia production with Yara International

2 min read

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INSIGHTS

Explore our mining insights

Perspective: Eight steps to transforming performance in mining

27 Apr 23

6 min read

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Perspective: Five steps to improving financial provisions

22 Feb 23

7 min read

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Perspective: How mine owners can improve delivery

13 Oct 21

7 min read

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NEWS

The latest mining news

Appointments
Canadian Government selects Turner & Townsend

18 Nov 25

2 min read

Appointments
Middle East energy & natural resources appointment

26 Jul 24

3 min read

Company news

Turner & Townsend expands Indonesia team

20 Dec 23

1 min read

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