managing risk gaining aPProval


we go further than simply identifying and mitigating risk to exploring new and creative commercial opportunities.


assessing 29 quarries, 27 concrete plants and 19 asphalt plants on behalf of travers smith llp we conducted assessments to support the reverse takeover of Breedon by a private equity backed marwyn materials. we undertook a late stage assessment of the 10 most valuable facilities across england, scotland and poland and developed a clear and realistic picture for the purchaser of potential liabilities, their possible scale and their likelihood of arising. our work earned praise from our client who commented: “responsive, commercial and able to boast market leaders across a wide range of specialisms.”


environmental approval for a 230 hectare mine the proposed eerstelingsfontein open cast coal mine in mpumalanga in south africa will have a total footprint of approximately 230 hectares with an estimated 2.4 million tonnes of coal to be mined during a 2 year life span. exxaro appointed wsp to fulfil the role of independent environmental assessment practitioner to facilitate the environmental authorisation process for the mine. this involves a comprehensive specialist scope of services including terrestrial and aquatic ecology, surface water, groundwater, air quality, noise, heritage visual impact, socio-economic, blast and vibration, traffic and closure and rehabilitation.


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