Water & Environmental Management

Mining & Resources Specialists

Protecting natural systems and managing risk

Environmental impact and rehabilitation, regulatory and social expectations as well as risk management are just some of the major factors facing our clients in 2025.

JBU has a proven track record designing and implementing effective drainage systems, water resources planning, hydrology and flood studies, erosion control, and environmental approvals support

Leverage our experience in the water and environmental management space to deliver outstanding results.

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Mining & Resources Services

Specialist engineering and design for mining & resources

We deliver civil and structural engineering solutions that align design with effective project management, minimising risk, streamlining delivery, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

General Earthworks and Site Grading

Our earthworks services are tailored to the site-specific challenges of each project, optimising material use, controlling costs, and supporting efficient construction. Our expertise includes:

Site grading and pad works
Sediment and erosion control plans
Material movement optimisation
Drainage embankments
Embankments and diversion bunds
Rail corridor earthworks and drainage
3D modelling and drafting

Water Management and Structures Design

We design effective water management systems and associated structures that mitigate flooding, improve site resilience, and extend asset life, including:

Basin, dam, and levee design
Spillways and inlet structures
High-efficiency sediment control systems
Open channel, drainage networks and diversions
Storm water management plans
Road drainage systems (culverts, floodways, table drains)

Road Infrastructure

From haul roads to public access routes, we plan and design durable, cost-effective road infrastructure to meet performance, safety, and lifecycle demands. Our expertise includes:

Public and private road design (temporary, permanent, maintenance)
Mining haul roads
Pavement and seal design
Seal design 
Road safety and impact assessment
Swept path and turning analysis 
Site traffic flow optimisation

Mine Closure Studies*

Our team supports Mine ClosureStudies and PRCP development with technical, visual, and consultative inputs that ensure compliance, engagement, and environmental responsibility.

Flood and hydrology modelling
3D visualisation for stakeholder consultation 
Landform and drainage modelling
Water management strategies
Decommissioning plans and infrastructure assessments
Surface hydrology analysis 

* Services provided in partnership with

Forward Hydro

Structural Engineering and Design

We offer structural design, engineering, and certification services, ensuring structural integrity and compliance across a range of assets. Our expertise includes:

Reinforced concrete (foundations, slabs, footings)
Structural steel design and detailing
Shop drawings and documentation
Technical design reviews
Sector clients

Trusted by industry

JBU has a proven track record working with clients in the mining sector.

Ammjohn Construction Group
Evolution Mining
Glencore
Mach Energy
Multicom
Northwest Phosphate
QCoal Group
Senversa
South32
Stanmore
Suncable
Waterline
Case Study

Surface Water Infrastructure

JBU Group undertook civil design and engineering for several key road infrastructure projects (heavy and light vehicle).

The projects required a structural audit of existing infrastructure as well as design and development of several conceptual models for assessment and multi-criteria analysis such that a preferred solution could be presented to key stakeholders.

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Contact Us

Juan Beltran

Principal Engineer – Director RPEQ/NER

Brendon Usher

Principal Designer - Director

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