– About 

is a specialist groundwater and water-risk consultancy supporting mining, industrial, and environmental projects across Africa. We focus on delivering reliable, defensible, and programme-aligned technical input that supports efficient approvals and on-time project delivery.  

Our specialist service areas include:

Hydrogeological investigations for EIA and WUL applications

Groundwater modelling and numerical assessments

Mine dewatering and water management support

Borehole equipping and complete off-the-grid water supply solutions

Hydropedological investigations and soil-water interaction assessments

Groundwater monitoring programme design and interpretation

Investigation and resolution of site-specific groundwater issues

Compliance-driven hydrogeological support for operational and regulatory projects

– our expertise

OUR SERVICES

HYDROCEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

GROUNDWATER SUPPLY & BOREHOLE SERVICES

WATER MONITORING

HYDROCEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS

CONTAMINATED LAND ASSESSMENTS

GEOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT AND WASTE CLASSIFICATION

– why choose us

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Rapid groundwater screening reports

LWRC supports EAPs and other clients through rapid groundwater screening assessments conducted early in the project lifecycle to identify groundwater-related fatal flaws, key environmental risks, sensitive receptors, potential water management constraints and specialist study requirements. The objective is to assist project teams with regulatory strategy, specialist integration, project planning and early authority engagement, thereby supporting more efficient and technically defensible environmental authorisation processes.

Specialist Hydrogeology Focus

LWRC is a dedicated hydrogeology consultancy focused on groundwater and water-related challenges within the mining, industrial, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.

Senior Technical Involvement

All projects are managed with direct senior-level oversight, ensuring technically defensible, practical, and solution-driven outcomes.

Flexible Specialist Associate Structure

LWRC operates through a core team supported by a network of highly qualified specialist associates (PhD, MSc, and Honours level) in hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, geochemistry, hydropedology, and related disciplines.

Scalable Project Capacity

Our associate model allows LWRC to scale project teams efficiently according to project complexity and programme requirements, without compromising technical quality or responsiveness.

Flexible Specialist Associate Structure

We combine field investigations, groundwater modelling, monitoring, hydropedology, mine water management, and regulatory support into integrated groundwater solutions.

Mining & Compliance Experience

LWRC has extensive experience supporting EAPs, engineering teams, mining houses, and industry with groundwater investigations for EIA, WUL, operational, and compliance-driven projects.

Responsive & Programme-Aligned Delivery

We understand the importance of project timelines and provide reliable, programme-aligned support to help clients reduce approval risk and maintain efficient project delivery.

Practical Problem Solving

LWRC focuses on practical, site-specific groundwater solutions tailored to operational realities, environmental requirements, and long-term water management objectives.

– real results

OUR CLIENTS

Our broad client base covers numerous sectors, and we are privileged to maintain lasting relationships with many through repeat engagements.