Mining & Resources
Water is one of the most critical factors in the success of resource development projects, influencing operational reliability, regulatory compliance, environmental performance, and long-term sustainability. NHC helps mining, energy, forestry, and natural resource clients manage water-related risks and infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and permitting to operations, closure, and reclamation. Leveraging expertise in hydrology, water management, dams, flood risk, river engineering, water quality, infrastructure protection, geomorphology, field services, and hydraulic modelling, NHC delivers practical, science-based solutions that support mine water management, tailings and water-retaining structures, climate resilience, sediment and erosion control, infrastructure crossings, environmental monitoring, and reclamation initiatives. By combining field investigations, advanced modelling, engineering design, and environmental expertise, NHC helps clients protect critical assets, meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental risk, and support responsible resource development in complex operating environments.
Clients Served
Barrick Gold
BHP Billiton
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
Cenovus Energy
Conuma Resources Ltd.
Elk Valley Resources
Imperial Oil
Imperial Oil Resources Limited
Mosaic Forest Management
Newmont Corporation
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Rio Tinto
Suncor Energy
Teck Resources
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd
Western Forest Products