Mining & Raw Materials
The foundation for security of supply and industrial transformation
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The foundation for security of supply and industrial transformation
Request advice on mining and raw materialsCritical raw materials such as lithium, graphite, rare earths, copper and nickel are indispensable for electric mobility, battery storage, renewable energy and numerous industrial applications.
The exploration, extraction and processing of raw materials are among the most technically and regulatory challenging tasks in the industrial sector. They require geoscientific expertise, sound engineering and robust concepts for safety, environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. This is where DMT’s roots lie. We support national and international mining and raw materials projects with interdisciplinary expertise, technical precision and a clear focus on economically viable solutions.
We support companies, investors and public sector clients throughout the entire project cycle, from exploration through feasibility studies and permitting processes to engineering, operations, monitoring and post-mining rehabilitation. Our services combine geosciences, engineering and digital methods to provide a basis for decision-making in analysis, planning, implementation and risk assessment.
Dr Ulrich Lange
Head of the Natural Resources Business Field
Let’s work together to find the best solution for your project in the mining and raw materials sector.
+49 160 888 7007
Proper exploration lays the foundations for economically viable mineral projects and investment decisions. We provide support in the identification, investigation and assessment of deposits, and lay the groundwork for project development and resource planning.
In doing so, we combine geological, geophysical and geochemical methods with digital analysis techniques. Our services range from potential analyses, through geophysical surveys and drilling programmes, to geological modelling, resource assessment and geomonitoring. We take environmental requirements, regulatory issues and site-specific risks into account right from the early stages of a project.
Mineral resource projects require technical, economic and regulatory assessments. We support you from the initial concept right through to the investment decision, laying the foundations for safe, approvable and economically viable projects.
Our experts prepare feasibility studies, risk analyses and economic viability assessments for national and international raw materials projects. In addition, we provide support with authorisation procedures, ESG and compliance requirements, environmental assessments and regulatory requirements such as the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act. This provides the basis for decision-making regarding investments, procedures and further project development.
The planning and implementation of modern mining projects require in-depth engineering expertise, many years’ experience and the precise coordination of all technical systems. For decades, we have been developing solutions for underground and opencast mining, as well as for processing and infrastructure projects.
Our range of services includes mine planning, tunnelling, extraction and processing, shaft planning, rock mechanics, water management, ventilation, tunnel planning, and safety and fire protection concepts. Digital modelling, geodata management and monitoring support the efficient, safe and cost-effective implementation of projects, from the planning stage right through to operation.
Modern raw materials projects must balance technical, environmental and regulatory requirements. We provide support in minimising environmental impacts, using resources efficiently and developing sites responsibly and with a long-term perspective.
Our range of services includes environmental and permitting management, water and material flow management plans, ESG assessments, monitoring, and plans for land reclamation, mine rehabilitation and the post-mining use of former mining sites. In addition, we support operators of critical infrastructure with operations, maintenance and risk management.
Development of viable concepts for the subsequent use and regeneration of former mining sites. Solutions for land reclamation, aftercare, site development and the long-term, safe management of sites shaped by mining activity.
Planning and optimisation of plant for the transport and processing of construction and backfill materials.
Complex raw materials projects require decisions based on technical, economic and regulatory considerations. DMT supports clients with interdisciplinary consultancy, from the initial assessment right through to the implementation of challenging mining projects.
Safe, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for underground and opencast mining operations worldwide.
Final disposal projects place the highest demands on geoscientific analysis, safety and long-term planning. DMT provides support for sensitive underground projects through its expertise in subsurface assessment, risk analysis and technical issues.
Exploration forms the basis for viable mineral projects and investment decisions. DMT combines geological, geophysical and digital methods to explore and assess mineral deposits with precision.
Monitoring provides transparency regarding conditions, changes and risks in mining projects and sites with a mining history. DMT uses state-of-the-art measurement and analysis methods to support safety, stability and well-informed decision-making.
Surface gas emissions can pose safety and regulatory risks at former and active mining sites. DMT provides support in identifying, assessing and developing appropriate measures for the safe management of gas emissions.
Shaft construction and mine access design are key components of efficient and safe mining infrastructure. DMT provides support through its expertise in the planning, assessment and optimisation of technical systems for underground operations.
Accurate surveying data is an essential foundation for planning, operations and assessment in the mining industry. DMT offers specialist surveying services to meet complex geotechnical, infrastructure and mining requirements.
High-performance ventilation technology is crucial for safety, health protection and stable operational processes in underground mining. DMT provides support in the planning, analysis and optimisation of ventilation systems for demanding mining applications.
Please send us your enquiry or any questions you may have regarding mining and raw materials; our experts will get back to you straight away to discuss your project and help get it off the ground.
Critical raw materials are mineral resources of great economic importance that are also subject to heightened supply risks. These include, amongst others, lithium, rare earths, nickel, graphite and copper, which are indispensable for batteries, electric mobility, renewable energy, digitalisation and industrial value creation.
A resilient supply of raw materials requires long-term strategies, diversified supply chains, thorough risk analyses and robust project assessments. Equally crucial are regulatory approval prospects, ESG requirements, the geopolitical environment and the technical feasibility of raw materials projects.
The Critical Raw Materials Act, or CRMA for short, is a European Union regulatory framework designed to strengthen the supply of critical raw materials. Its aim is to speed up authorisation procedures, promote strategic projects and improve the resilience of Europe’s raw materials supply.
DMT supports mineral resource projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from exploration and feasibility studies, through engineering and permit management, to operations, monitoring and post-mining activities. The focus is on technical excellence, safety, sound decision-making and economically viable implementation.