Decades of expertise, pioneering the future of mining.
For more than 60 years, we have built a legacy of supporting mining activity on a global scale. Providing world-class solutions to world-leading mining, minerals and metals projects.
From conception and feasibility assessments through to design, EPCM and delivery, we are by your side, ensuring your projects remain efficient, cost-effective and compliant with evolving industry standards.
Exploration, expansion, or optimisation
No matter where you are on your mining journey Wood accelerates your projects with efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
Extracting vital resources sustainably to create value
We have a strong track record of supporting our clients in extracting and processing the world’s most crucial elements. We work alongside mining companies across all commodities to advance their projects at pace.
Our commodities expertise
Copper
Wood has decades of experience delivering some of the world’s largest and most technically complex copper projects, particularly across Chile and Peru, where nearly half of global reserves are located. Leveraging deep process engineering, digital solutions, and EPCM expertise, Wood helps clients accelerate copper production efficiently, sustainably, and at scale.
Battery materials
Wood is advancing the world’s largest and most technically challenging lithium processing facilities, including delivering the world’s largest lithium refinery outside of China.
Wood is leading the field in the application of innovative technology for the treatment of lateritic nickel ore bodies, in particular, pressure acid leach (PAL) technology.
Potash
Wood has developed world-leading potash project expertise, supporting all major potash projects in Canada, including the Bethune Potash Project in Saskatchewan as well as significant deposits overseas.
Rare earth elements
Wood has been involved in the design and delivery of many significant rare earth elements minerals processing facilities, including the Ngualla Rare Earths Project, a mineral processing facility in southern Tanzania.
Uranium
Wood has worked on many world-leading uranium projects in Africa, Australia and Canada, accelerating the supply of this vital resource as demand continues to skyrocket. Wood has extensive experience in the various approaches to processing uranium ores. This includes crushing, milling, leaching, solid liquid separation, solvent extraction (SX), solid ion exchange (IX) and product recipitation and handling.
Iron ore and green steel
Wood’s iron ore processing capabilities and experience on similar highly challenging, complex and remote projects position us well to deliver on iron ore projects across the globe.
Precious metals
We work alongside our clients at each stage of the processing of precious metals, finding the most effective mining approach for our customers, given the location, life cycle stage, and size of each operation.
Delivering premium solutions for our mining clients
Our global experience spans base metals, precious metals, and battery minerals, supporting sustainable resource development in an evolving energy landscape.
Technology-driven solutions for the future of mining
At Wood, we harness the power of digital innovation to transform how minerals and metals projects are designed, delivered, and operated. Our technology-driven approach enhances performance, improves sustainability, and helps clients unlock greater value across the asset lifecycle.
We integrate advanced technologies into every stage of project execution, including:
Digital twin platforms
Enabling real-time asset monitoring, performance optimisation, and predictive insights.
Process simulation & modelling
Improving plant design, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation through virtual testing and scenario analysis.
Automation & control systems
Increasing safety, reducing downtime, and streamlining operations with intelligent control technologies.
AI & data analytics
Supporting predictive maintenance, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
Specialised metallurgical processes
Applying deep technical expertise in flotation, heap leaching, SX-EW, and pressure acid leaching (PAL) to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
Which mining project phases can Wood support?
Wood supports all phases of a mining project, including concept development, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), commissioning, and operational support. This end-to-end capability ensures continuity, efficiency, and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
What experience does Wood have in minerals and metals?
Wood has decades of global experience in the minerals and metals sector, delivering projects across a wide range of commodities including copper, gold, lithium, potash, and rare earths. Our expertise spans both greenfield and brownfield developments, from early studies to full project execution and operations support.
How is Wood reducing client emissions in mining?
Wood integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into every project. We support clients with emissions reduction strategies, renewable energy integration, water stewardship, and community engagement. Our future ready approach ensures sustainability is embedded from design through to operations.
What digital solutions does Wood have for the mining sector?
Wood leverages advanced technologies to enhance mining project outcomes, including digital twin platforms, process simulation and modeling, automation and control systems, and AI-driven data analytics. We also apply specialised metallurgical processes—such as flotation, heap leaching, and SX-EW—and lead in mine water treatment solutions. These tools help optimise performance, reduce risk, and support sustainability across the project lifecycle.
Can Wood deliver projects in remote or challenging environments?
Wood has extensive experience executing projects in remote, high-altitude, arid, and logistically complex locations. We bring local knowledge, robust risk management, and adaptive delivery models to ensure success in even the most demanding environments.
How does Wood ensure cost control and schedule certainty on complex mining projects?
We apply rigorous project controls, transparent reporting, and proven delivery frameworks to manage cost and schedule risk. Our integrated teams work closely with clients to align on scope, mitigate risks early, and maintain flexibility to adapt to changing conditions without compromising performance.