Company

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is an

international company specializing in the development, management and
environmental protection of water resources. Since its inception in 1989, WMC has
expanded to a global network of nine offices on four continents and is now recognized
as a worldwide leader in providing water-related scientific and engineering services.
We have conducted projects in over 50 countries in Europe, Asia, North America,
South America, Africa and Australia/Pacific. With global coverage, we can easily
assemble a local project team to work with our clients technical and management
personnel and with other stakeholders.
The success of WMC is largely based on our proven track record of employing toplevel people who provide high-quality, solution-oriented services to our clients. WMC
is a leader in developing and applying innovative approaches and technologies to
water management issues. Our clients recognize the benefits of innovation in many
ways including lower project costs, streamlined permitting, improved efficiency and
sustainability.
The following information describes our service sectors, office locations, and areas of
expertise.
Service Sectors:

Expertise:

Metal and non-metal mining

Energy

Water quality

Water resources

Geochemistry

Industrial

Drilling and hydrologic testing

International development

Groundwater Hydrology

Surface Water Hydrology

Water resource engineering

Office Locations:
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Australia

Perth

Canada

Vancouver

Flood analysis
Water resource planning
Erosion and sedimentation

Waterloo
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Chile

Santiago

Peru

Lima

Hydraulic design

UK

Shrewsbury

Risk assessment

USA

Denver
Reno
Tucson

Decision analysis

Environmental Science

Remedial action design

Modeling
Groundwater modeling
Hydrodynamic modeling
Data management and GIS
Heap leach dynamics
Vadose zone hydrology

Project management
Turnkey services
Geology and remote imaging

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Services
The successful completion of any project relies on uniting varied skills in a balanced
way under effective management. Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger
Company (WMC) offers a wide variety of water-related scientific and engineering
services. Our professional staff are specialists in areas including groundwater
hydrology, surface water hydrology, water resource engineering, geochemistry,
hydraulic design, hydrodynamic flood modeling, tailing management, groundwater
flow and transport modeling, vadose zone hydrology, decision analysis, risk
assessment, environmental permitting, remedial design, site closure and data
management . Specific capabilities, segregated by service sector, are summarized
below.
Mining

Water Resources

Hydrologic baseline studies

Volume and location assessment

Feasibility studies

Pumping and pipeline schemes

Water supply

Urban and Industrial water supply

Dewatering and depressurization

Rural water supply and sanitation

Site water management

Hydraulic structures

Tailing management

Dam rehabilitation

Geochemistry and ARD studies

Reservoir management

Closure and reclamation

Basin management

Heap leach dynamics

Numerical modeling

Environment
Energy

Baseline surveys

Water supply

Environmental impact assessment

Water quality studies

Soil and groundwater contamination

Environmental permitting

Coal mine hydrology

Groundwater flow and transport

modeling

Oil field water management

In-situ uranium mining

Environmental compliance and

permitting

Site remediation

Wetland hydrology

Passive treatment

International Development

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Planning and economic studies

Flood risk management

Institutional frameworks

Water supply and sanitation

Water resource management

Decision analysis

Basin management plans

Principals
Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) employs a
world-class team of top-level personnel as represented by the principals of the company listed below.
Mark Anderson brings over 25 years of experience working as a consulting geophysicist on
groundwater, engineering, and mining projects throughout Australasia. He has worked on four
continents managing water supply, hydrogeological, and environmental projects. Mark
specializes in surface and downhole geophysics for groundwater exploration and has given a
number of lectures and training programs.
John Andrew has over 35 years of experience in water-resource engineering, mine hydrology,
tailings management, mine closure, and dam rehabilitation. He has worked on a wide range of
projects in North America, South America, Asia/Pacific, and Middle East. He has been the
principal engineer on numerous projects for major dam rehabilitation, tailings-dam design and
management, hydraulic design, flood studies, and construction.
Geoff Beale has worked for over 25 years in hydrology and water engineering. Since
becoming a consultant in 1980, he has managed water supply and mine dewatering projects in
Europe, North and South America, Africa, and the Middle East. He has worked in management
positions in support of several international drilling contractors and mining companies and has
extensive project management experience directing multimillion-dollar contracts.
Peter Baur has over 20 years of experience in surface water and groundwater resource
development and management. He has worked extensively for international aid funded
projects in South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia/Pacific. His experience includes rural
and urban water supply, flood studies, environmental impacts, water quality, saline intrusion,
training programs, and policy development.
Richard Boak has over 22 years of professional experience as a hydrogeologist and engineer.
Richard has particular expertise in water resources planning, groundwater protection, smallscale rural water supplies, borehole construction and test pumping, and assessment of the
environmental effects of groundwater abstraction. He has extensive international experience,
with a strong focus on Africa. Richard is a Chartered Geologist and Chartered Engineer.
John Chahbandour has 15 years of experience with a broad, technical background in
hydrology, hydrogeology, and water-resource engineering. He has worked on projects in North
and South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Rim. He is responsible for
innovations in real-time monitoring of heap leach pads and has specialized experience in
hydrogeologic characterization, saturated and unsaturated flow, contaminant transport, and
environmental geochemistry related to closure operations.
John McCartney is WMC's general manager for South America. He has been with WMC
since 1995 and knows much of what WMC has done in the South American region, a veritable
project database in himself. John has worked as operations manager in Peru and Chile and his
current role now sees him overseeing WMC activities in a number of countries in the region.
Jerry Rowe has over 30 years of experience in hydrogeology, water resources, solid
hazardous waste management, environmental permitting and engineering design. He
managed a wide range of projects in the United States, South America, and Asia/Pacific.
has worked extensively for the mining industry conducting mine dewatering, water supply,
environmental permitting projects.

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David Sellars has over 35 years of experience in hydrology and water-resource planning, river
engineering, water-quality studies, and hydraulic design. He has worked extensively in North
America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. As the principal engineer,
he used state-of-the-art hydrodynamic models on a flood control project for the Red River that
won the Consulting Engineering of British Columbia Award of Excellence.

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Offices
Water Management ConsultantsA Schlumberger Company (WMC) is an international
company with offices in Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Our group of
offices operates worldwide and has completed projects in over 50 countries. In addition
to the offices above, we have site operations in many countries. Each office is fully
staffed and is supported by a globally integrated intranet communications system.
AUSTRALIA
Water Management Consultants Pty Ltd
Level 3
123B Colin St. West Perth WA 6005
Tel: +61 8 9226 1722

PERU
Water Management Consultants (Peru),
S.A.
Avenida Jorge Basadre 431
San Isidro, Lima
Tel: +51 1 442 0204

BRAZIL
Schlumberger Water Services
Av. das Americas 1650, Bloco 3
1 andar, Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22640-101
Tel: +55 21 3541 7019

UNITED KINGDOM
Water Management Consultants, Ltd
23 Swan Hill
Shrewsbury SY1 1NN
Tel: +44 1743 231793

CANADA
CDN Water Management Consultants Inc.
130-10691 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, British Columbia V6X 2W8
Tel: +604 273 6299

UNITED STATES
Water Management Consultants, Inc.
1875 Lawrence Street
Suite 500
Denver, Colorado 80202
Tel: +303 297 9005

CDN Water Management Consultants Inc.

30 Dupont Street East
Suite 205
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2G9
Tel: +519 342 8391
Waterloo Hydrogeologic Inc
460 Phillip Street, Suite 101
Waterloo Ontario N2L 5J2
Tel: +1 519 746 1798
Westbay Instruments
3480 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4Y1
Tel: +604 984 4215
Tel: +800 663 8770 (North America only)
CHILE
Water Management Consultants (Chile), Ltda.
Avda. Pdte. Kennedy 5757 Piso 9
Las Condes, Santiago
Tel: +56 2 4835800
FRANCE (Headquarters)
Schlumberger Water Services
Le Palatin
1 cour de Triangle
92936 La Defense, Paris
Tel: +33 1 7112 2104

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Water Management Consultants, Inc.

3845 North Business Center Drive
Suite 115
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Tel: +520 319 0725
Water Management Consultants, Inc.
1005 Terminal Way
Suite 220
Reno, Nevada 89502
Tel: +775 322 5901
Schlumberger Water Services
16800 Greenspoint Park Drive, Suite 160S
Houston, TX 77060
Tel: +1 281 765 5011
Schlumberger Water Services
1567 Hayley Lane, Suite 202
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Tel: +1 239 481 6494
Schlumberger Water Services
2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 430
Sacramento, CA 95833
Switchboard: +971 4 3067777
Tel: +1 916 669 4399

Representative Projects
North America
Sleeper Mine Dewatering, US
BC Hydro Water Use Plan, Canada
Collom Coal Project, US
Sleeper Pit Lake Development, US
Copper Queen Aquifer Protection Permit, US
Red River Hydrodynamic Modeling, Canada

La Colorada Mine Dewatering, Mexico

Blackhollow Dam Rehabilitation, US
Pima County Aquifer Recharge Study, US
City of Vancouver Hydrology, Canada
Haile Mine Closure, US
Luismin ARD Training, Mexico

South America
Kori Kollo Mine Hydrology, Bolivia
Escondida Hydrology and Water Supply, Chile
River Basin Management Study, Colombia
Chuquicamata Heap Leach Dynamics, Chile
Veladero Mine Feasibility Study, Argentina
Morococha Mining District ARD Study, Peru

Yanacocha Mine Hydrology, Peru

Las Cristinas Project, Venezuela
Pascua Loma Mine Hydrology, Argentina
Antamina Mine Hydrology, Peru
San Bartolom Mine Hydrology, Bolivia
Salar de Atacama Brine Project, Chile

Africa/Middle East
Masvingo Province Drought Relief , Zimbabwe
Kwara State Rural Water Supply Project, Nigeria
Sua Pan Brine Evaluation, Botswana
Kenyati Rural Development Program, Zimbabwe
Masarbit Rural Water Supply Planning, Kenya
Jebel Fayfa Development Project, Saudi Arabia

Konkola Mine Hydrology, Zambia

QMM Titanium Sands, Mozambique
Kansanshi Mine Hydrology, Zambia
Water Resource Management, Tanzania
Lake Natron, Tanzania
Palabora Mine Hydrology, South Africa

Europe
Environment Agency Wetlands Studies, UK
European Minerals Mining, Kazakhstan
Galmoy Mine Dewatering, Ireland
Las Cruces Mine Hydrology, Spain
Impact Assessment of Quarry Dewatering, UK
Numerical Modeling of North Kent Chalk, UK
Water Resources Policy Development, UK

Lisheen Mine Dewatering, Ireland

Mine Water Injection, Poland
Cryptosporidium Contamination Risk
Assessment, UK
Strategic Review of Groundwater
Monitoring, UK
Test Pumping Supervision and Analysis, UK

Asia/Pacific
Water Supply to Saindak Copper Mine, Pakistan
Pichit Rural Water Resources Project, Thailand
Barpukaria Coal Dewatering Project, Bangladesh
Jabiru Tailings Dam Investigation, Australia
Gunnedah Water Resource Investigation, Australia
Mining Impact Study, Tomago Aquifer, Australia

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Cannington Mine Hydrology, Australia

Golden Cross Mine Closure, NZ
Kaltails Project, Australia
Delta Gold Water Supply, Australia
Hamersley Iron, Australia
Groundwater Injection for Oil Recovery, India

Recent Clients
Industrial & Energy:
~ Biwater International Ltd.

~ Lithium Corporation of America

~ BC Hydro

~ Minera Del Altiplano S. A.

~ Cairn Energy

~ North American Chemical Co.

~ Canadian Bogosu Resources

~ Shell-Billiton

~ Chevron Resources Company

~ Southern Water

~ Corona Corporation

~ Steetley Minerals

~ FMC

~ United Utilities Water

~ Inti Raymi S. A.

~ Severn Trent Water

Mining:
~ Agrium, Inc.

~ Nevada Gold Mining Inc.

~ Anglo American

~ Newmont Gold

~ Barrick Resources

~ Nova Gold

~ Battle Mountain Gold

~ Outokumpu OY

~ Bechtel

~ Phelps Dodge

~ BHP Billiton

~ Pinson Mining Company

~ Codelco

~ Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Mining Co.

~ Coeur dAlene Mines

~ Place Dome Inc.

~ Cortez Mining Co.

~ Rayrock Mines Inc.

~ Gold Fields Mining Co.

~ Rio Tinto

~ Kennecott Energy Company

~ Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A.

~ Kinross Gold Corporation

~ Southern Peru Copper Corporation

~ LaFarge

~ Teck Cominco

~ Marigold Mining Co.

~ Thompson Creek Metals

~ Mineral Escondida Ltda.

~ Western Ag Minerals

~ Minera Salar de Atacama S.A.

~ Western Mining Corporation

Public Sector:
~ African Development Bank

~ International Joint Commission

~ Center for Arid Zone Studies,

Bangor University

~ Islamic Development Bank

~ City of Vancouver
~ Commonwealth Development
Corporation

~ Department for International Development, UK

~ CORDECO, Bolivia

~ US Army Corp of Engineers

~ Department of Energy, Ireland

~ World Bank

~ Environment Agency, UK

~ DEFRA

~ International Finance Corporation

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~ Ministre des Ressources Naturelles, de

IEnergie et de LEnvironnement, Guinea

~ United Nations Development Program

Public Water Supplies

In an era when rapid growth is colliding with limited water supplies, Water
Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) strives to help public
and private water agencies find, plan, and manage their resources for a sustainable
future. Our professional water resources staff utilizes state of the art technology and
models in conjunction with time-proven relationships with regulatory agencies to
assure the availability of safe, clean, sufficient, and reliable water supplies. WMC is
providing the means for clients all over the world to make continuous improvements
through innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Our services in public water supplies include:
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Groundwater exploration and development

Water use and supply auditing (balancing and management)

Water quality and geochemical evaluation and management

Local, basin, and regional flow investigation, modeling and safe yield evaluation

Aquifer recharge, storage and retrieval modeling, and design

Detailed well design and construction QA/QC

Well logging, testing, analyses, rehabilitation, and completion

Assessment of stream/aquifer interactions

Integrated water resources planning and management

Hydrogeologic investigation/interpretation (fractured and porous rocks and soils)

Surface water investigation, development, and management

Planning for hydrologic extremes (climate change, flood, drought, variability, etc.)

Infrastructure planning, permitting, design, and construction administration

Environmental assessments, reports, filings, water rights and expert witness support

Representative Projects
Urban Water Supplies, City of Globe, Arizona
WMC was commissioned to evaluate the sustainable yield of the Globe wellfield and its adequacy for supplying future needs. WMC made recommendations for alternative sources of supply and provided advice on formulating a water-supply plan. A comprehensive review of historical pumping data and previous water resources assessment work was conducted to reassess
the sustainable yield of the local groundwater system.

Water Supply Management, Ely, Nevada

WMC helps manage the groundwater resources for a mine site to ensure that process water
and potable water supply demands are met. The work has included hydrogeologic evaluation of
all potential groundwater resources in the region, aquifer testing, groundwater model development and the design and construction of new water supply production wells.

Oro Valley Artificial Recharge, Oro Valley, Arizona

The Oro Valley project was designed to be both a recharge and a recovery site, where recharge
water will be stored within the unsaturated sediments and recovered using existing water-supply
wells in the vicinity. Recharge water will be delivered to the project area from Central Arizona
Project through a pumping system with a total lift of about 780 feet.

Monturaqui Wellfield, Escondida, Chile

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WMC managed and implemented a large investigation and wellfield design program that included geophysical surveys, geological and structural interpretation of satellite image data, drilling, and testing work. A groundwater flow model was developed based on integrated interpretation of all new and existing data to quantify resources and optimize the location of the production wellfield. The model results, aquifer parameters, geological and water chemistry data were
combined to produce the optimum final wellfield design (22,000 gpm from 24 wells).

Mine Water Supply

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is recognized as
a worldwide leader in providing water-related scientific and engineering services to a
wide range of industrial clients. We have conducted projects in over 50 countries in
Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa and Australia/Pacific. WMC is a
leader in developing and applying innovative approaches and technologies to water
supply issues. Our clients recognize the benefits of innovation in many ways,
including lower project costs, streamlined permitting, improved efficiency, and
Services that are provided in water supply projects include:
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Hydrogeological site investigations

Drilling supervision and well testing.

Well field design and implementation

Water supply optimization

Turnkey water supply systems

Air photo and satellite imagery interpretation

Geophysical surveys

Design of pumping systems, booster stations, controls, and pipeline systems

Permitting and regulatory matters

Representative Projects
Groundwater Resource Evaluation, Escondida MineMEL (EMSA)
Exploraciones Mundos S.A. (EMSA) contracted with WMC to conduct a groundwater exploration campaign in the altiplano to the east of the Salar de Atacama, Chile. MEL was evaluating
several options as potential sources to meet future process water demand with the goal of improving the definition of the sustainable groundwater resources available in the area. Main activities included: geological and structural reconnaissance, TEM surface geophysical surveys
(~120 km), DTRC investigation drilling (4,516 m), core drilling (1,612 m), long-term pumping
tests (6 wells, cumulative flow of ~600 l/s for 30 days), conceptual model development, exploratory numerical modeling and integrated resource assessment.

Water Resource Assessment, Robinson Mine, BHP Copper

WMC conducted a water resource assessment for providing a 3,155 l/s water supply for mine
processing facilities. The assessments included reconnaissance and feasibility level work in
several basins surrounding the Robinson Mining District, including predominantly the Steptoe
Valley, Jakes Valley, and White River Valley hydrographic basins. The assessments consisted
of geophysical surveys to improve existing geological interpretations, geologic mapping, spring
and seep surveying, exploration hole drilling, aquifer testing, and long-term pumping tests.
Analyses of the water resources included numerical modeling for the selected target area to
determine long-term drawdown impacts and to support the feasibility of the project. Following
startup of the new water supply wellfield, WMC conducted annual water supply wellfield performance evaluations and investigations for potential additional water resources.

Mine Water Supply, Collahuasi Copper Mine, I Region, Chile

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Compaa Minera Doa Ins de Collahuasi developed a porphyry copper deposit located in the
northern Chilean Andes. One aspect of the comprehensive hydrological investigation for the
Collahuasi copper project was the development of a groundwater model to assess resource
availability for mine water supplies and to identify optimum sites for abstraction wellfields. Water demands of up to 700 l/s for the projected mine life of 70 years are required to supply process water for the plant, with minimum impacts on the salar wetland. WMC developed a threelayer MODFLOW model for the southern Coposa aquifer (275 km2), incorporating spatially variable recharge, lake-aquifer interaction, and the results of the field program to identify formation
geometry and aquifer parameters. Calibration to observed conditions was achieved with spatially variable transmissivity and storativity, and simulations were run to evaluate alternative
wellfield sites. The results of the model study were used to guide the ongoing field investigation, aquifer recovery, wellfield development program, and post-mine closure.

GIS and Data Management

Knowledge is power, but with ever increasing amounts of day-to-day data, gaining that
knowledge is becoming more difficult. Business management requires better tools to
help organize, understand, and work with these new complex data systems. Water
Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) has developed
customized data management packages to help our clients to process and utilize
information.
These systems include data capture, processing, storage, and
interpretation, as well as the design and implementation of the systems that support
these tasks. WMC specializes in integrating compliance and operational data with
geoprocessing programs, modeling software, statistical packages, and other tools to
Our services in GIS and data management include:
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Customized data management packages

Data collection and management optimization
Data management and database training
Legacy data transfer
Dynamic mapping and figure creation
Real-time data management solutions
Automated report generation
Application integration
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Dynamic systems modeling
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Transport modeling

Representative Projects
Water Balance Model, Nevada, USA
WMC designed and created custom systems to organize disparate data streams containing
water balance information and to import the data into the clients Environmental Data Management System (EDMS) and trained the clients staff on its use.

Three Dimensional Visualization for Modeling Projects, United Kingdom

The ability to visualize the geology and to transform it into hard data that can be imported into a
hydrogeologic computer model was a key aspect of several modeling projects for the Environment Agency. The GIS was used to process spatial data such as rainfall, soil, and land use
types into a format suitable for the models.

Pit Planning and Closures, USA

GIS plays an important role in the study of the hydrology, hydrogeology, and geology of the
planning, ongoing monitoring, and planned closure of open pits. Together with CAD, it provides
detailed, three dimensional visualizations of the sub-surface geology and structure. The GIS is
integrated with databases and linked to modeling and geochemistry software packages to study
a wide range of problems from dewatering to the analysis of hydrochemistry and geochemistry.

Watchtree Foot and Mouth Disposal Site, Cumbria, United Kingdom

WMC developed a database to capture data for groundwater and surface water monitoring,
geochemistry, meteorological data and the ecology of the site. The database contains graphing
capabilities to display time series of individual sites or parameters. It is integrated with GIS to
enable spatial queries of the database.

Hydrochemical Monitoring, Hualgayoc District, Peru

This system combines database, GIS, and graphing technologies to monitor water quality at the
mine and to flag exceedances of local and international drinking water standards.

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Environment
Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) provides
services on environmental projects including remedial investigations, soil and
groundwater contamination, feasibility studies, remedial design, and permitting. WMC
integrates a sound understanding of the physical process that controls the fate and
transport of contaminants, site-specific, hydrogeological conditions, and a thorough
knowledge of environmental regulations worldwide. This allows us to develop and
implement cost-effective and regulatory approved solutions to environmental problems.
Our services for environmental projects include:

Site investigations and data analysis

Soil and groundwater contamination studies

Sampling protocols and monitoring program

Environmental risk assessments

Groundwater flow and contaminant transport simulation

Remedial action plans

Soil vapor extraction systems

In-situ barriers and passive treatment systems

Interceptor wells

Passive treatment and natural attenuation systems

Expert witness and public inquiries

Representative Projects
Salt Loading Mitigation, Wyoming, US
WMC assisted FMC Corporation in the investigation and remedial design to manage high TDS
groundwater seepage towards a river. The previous pumping system suffered from well scaling and plugging. A new well pump-back system combined with a slurry wall is providing containment.

Soil-Vapor Extraction System, British Columbia, Canada

WMC designed and installed an extraction system as part of an overall environmental program
for the Fraser River Creosote Site in Vancouver.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Libya

As a prerequisite for approval of a $200M from the African Development Bank, WMC assisted
the Great Man Made River Authority with the Environmental Impact Study of the West Jamahiriya System.

Contaminated Groundwater Investigation, Chile

WMC completed a groundwater evaluation of potential hydrocarbon leakage from leaking underground storage tanks in Santiago. The resulting data supported a certificate of no
additional action required.

Foot and Mouth Disease Disposal Sites, UK

WMC provided extensive hydrogeological, geochemical, and engineering services to DEFRA
during the foot and mouth epidemic. WMC conducted site assessments and contaminant
transport studies and monitoring at burial sites.

Zortman Landusky RI/FS, Montana, US

WMC conducted a remedial investigation and feasibility study of this former mine site. Actions
to reduce potential contamination of surface water and groundwater from acid rock drainage
were developed for approval by the EPA and implemented.

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Site-Wide Water Management

Mining operations typically have either too much or too little water. Water
Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is a leading expert in
water balance development and site-wide water management. We define strategies
for optimizing water usage during operations so that water needs can be met or to
ensure that inventories are reduced before closure. WMC also provides the
expertise in the practical aspects of water exploration, conveyance, control, and
disposal, as integrated services to site-wide management.
Our services in site-wide water management include:

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Hydraulic auditing and conveyance analysis

Identification of optimal water management practices for operational, environmental and

closure purposes

Site-wide data management systems based on standard GIS and database platforms.

Dewatering design and management

Development of disposal strategies for water-positive sites
Optimization of water use for water-limited sites
Probabilistic water balance modeling

Representative Projects
Round Mountain, Nevada
Site-wide water balance incorporating mine dewatering, mill circuit and heap leach facilities.
The work involved developing updated process flow sheets for each major circuit. A probabilistic water balance was developed using a dynamic systems model (GoldSim). The model
was used to optimize water management practices and evaluate closure issues.

Pierina Mine, Peru

Developed a site-wide water balance as an operational tool to evaluate current management
practices and identify closure issues. The water balance included make-up sources, consumptive uses, heap leach facilities and storm water containment ponds. The model included probabilistic elements to simulate pumping failures and extreme precipitation events.

Confidential Client, Peru

A dynamic systems model was developed to optimize seepage management practices at a
large copper mine. The purpose was to identify the most effective combination of operational
and mitigation measures to minimize seepage losses. The management evaluation included
pump back systems, heap leach facilities, plant operations, and supporting make-up and consumptive processes. A comprehensive process flow sheet was developed and provided the
basis for the water balance model.

Fort Knox Mine, Alaska

A site-wide water management plan was developed as part of closure planning activities. The
management plan included the mine dewatering system, tailing storage facility and seepage
interception system. The purpose of the management plan was to optimize the site-wide water
balance prior to closure to ensure water quality criteria could be met as cost-effectively as possible. This included evaluating the water balance during operations and at closure.

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Modeling
Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is recognized as
a leader in the application of groundwater modeling techniques. Our range of expertise
in hydrogeology, hydrology, numerical modeling, programming, and optimization places
us in a unique position to customize models for specific requirements. WMC also runs
training courses to transfer technology to clients and enable them to maintain modeling
applications in house.
Our services for modeling projects include:

Groundwater flow
Particle tracking
Contaminant transport
Saline intrusion
Radionuclide dispersion
Pumping test analysis
Groundwater resource evaluation
Environmental impact assessment
Remedial design simulation
Protection zone delineation
Optimization of abstraction rates
Brine reserve estimation
Mine dewatering

Representative Projects
Seepage Modeling, Bayshore Ponds Slurry Wall Design, Colorado, US.
The modeling program SEEP/W, a two-dimensional, finite element model, was used to estimate seepage into three ponds after installation of a surrounding slurry wall at a housing development site. The seepage analysis was used to ensure that the water from the ponds was
hydrologically contained, and would not significantly interact with the surrounding ground and
surface water for water rights purposes.

MODFLOW Code Modification, UK

The USGS MODFLOW groundwater flow code was modified to represent variation of hydraulic
conductivity with depth. The modified code was successfully tested and has been applied in
several Chalk modeling studies throughout the UK. A rigorous development and testing program yielded a robust version of MODFLOW now applied to all Chalk model development by
the Environmental Agency.

Feasibility Study and EIA, Las Cruces, Spain

A feasibility study and EIA were carried out for the Las Cruces Mining Project, where the copper ore body is in direct hydraulic contact with a confined, regional aquifer currently abstracted
for potable supply and irrigation. A complex, numerical model was developed to simulate existing conditions and the potential environment impacts of mine operations. The model was
then used to design a groundwater management scheme for mitigation of impacts for all stages
of mining including long term closure.

Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Model, Montana, US

A groundwater flow and contaminant transport model of an alluvial aquifer and river system
was developed to assess potential migration of arsenic and selenium into surface waters downgradient from the mine site.

Groundwater Flow Model, Rosario, Chile

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A groundwater flow model based on an innovative finite element code was developed for the
complex hydrogeological setting of a large copper open pit, with the aim of identifying an optimal dewatering system during the planned pit expansion.

International Aid
Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is a leader in the
support of scientific, engineering, and management aspects of international water
resource projects and water-related environmental issues. We are an international
consultancy with project experience in over 50 countries on five continents. Our
clients have ranged from multilateral development banks to local government
agencies. WMC experience with international aid projects includes a comprehensive
range of services from technical assistance to project design and management.
Our services for International Aid projects include:

International aid and funding management

Socio-economic, institutional, and legal support

Water infrastructure development to poverty areas

Water resource assessment

Water supply planning and development

River basin and watershed management

Flood control and drainage

River engineering and stream restoration

Stream and lake protection

Dam and irrigation system rehabilitation

Representative Projects
UK Department for International Development, Tanzania
WMC provided hydrology services to the design team on this integral natural resource management project. WMC was responsible for the hydrological and water resource component of
the project

Planning and Environmental Management for the Pirapama River Basin, Brazil
WMC has been assisting stakeholders in Brazil to increase the capacity of CPRH (the environmental regulatory agency, Pernabuco state) and other institutions in the city of Recife, northeast Brazil, to take a participatory approach to planning and management of river basins.

Development of Regulatory Framework for Integrated Groundwater Management and

Pollution Control, The Bahamas
WMC developed the principles for groundwater policy in the Bahamian context and a regulatory framework for groundwater abstractions and pollution controls.

Artificial Groundwater Recharge, Arizona, US

WMC was contacted to provide an innovative approach to quantify the potential recharge resulting from natural floods in normally dry river beds. Our work was completed as part of a
$30M in-channel artificial recharge project.

Coastal Groundwater Resources Assessment, Gambia

WMC was appointed to develop a regional numerical groundwater model of the Kombo District
coastal aquifer. The model assessed the available groundwater resources for a 10 year period
and evaluated the risk and extent of saline intrusion and variable recharge/abstraction scenarios.

Floodplain Mapping Guidelines and Specifications, British Columbia, Canada

WMC was hired to develop procedures for estimating flood construction levels in complex
floodplain situations where the presence of dikes increases flood levels. Guidelines were prepared for dike breach modeling to determine flood-proofing elevations in floodplains protected
by dikes.

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Hydrology and Hydrochemistry

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is one of the
premier firms in the world specializing in surface water hydrology, groundwater
hydrology, and hydrochemistry. Our scientists and engineers have international
experience in hydrologic regimes ranging from tropical rainforest to arctic permafrost.
We provide hydrological and hydrochemistry services to a wide range of clients in
private industries, municipalities, governments, and international aid organizations.
Our professional staff have the training to cover all aspects of projects including field
monitoring and testing, data analysis, and computer modeling.
Our services in hydrology and geochemistry include:

Baseline data characterization and monitoring

Monitoring networks for stream flow and water quality

Wetland and riparian studies

Groundwater monitoring networks and data interpretation

Aquifer testing and analysis

Water quality evaluations and modeling

Fracture flow testing and analysis

Vadose zone hydrology

Laboratory testing of unsaturated flow characteristics

Baseline and background water chemistry evaluations

Contaminant transport of inorganic and organic constituents

Groundwater remediation systems

Modeling of groundwater flow and transport

Expert witness and legal support

Representative Projects
Lower Fraser Valley Groundwater Assessment, British Columbia, Canada
WMC carried out a groundwater resource evaluation for aquifers in the Lower Fraser Valley
east of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Available information was accessed to characterize the known aquifers.

3-D Visualization and Modeling Projects, UK

WMC completed several modeling projects for the Environment Agency, which included models
of the chalk in Kent and Hampshire, in southern England. GIS was also used to process spatial
data into a format suitable for the models.

Salar de Punta Negra Environmental Protection, Chile

WMC produced a hydrological and geochemical risk model to assess likely, long-term ecological impacts of groundwater abstraction for Minera Escondida. An artificial recharge system was
designed and implemented to sustain the salar ecosystem.

Tracer Test in Fractured Bedrock, California, US

WMC designed and executed a groundwater tracer test in a fractured rock system at the
Campo landfill. The test characterized groundwater flow paths and travel times to provide data
for monitoring system design.

Laguna Toston Water Balance Model and Remediation Plan, New Mexico, US
WMC developed a water balance model for a playa lake used for the disposal of salt waste.
The saturated salt solution in the playa was a risk to migratory waterfowl and mitigation was
required by the Department of Justice.

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Mine Hydrology and Geochemistry

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is a worldwide
leader in mine hydrology services. We have a long history of integrating costeffective, water management designs and processes to help miners operate
efficiently. WMC has worked at open pit, underground, and solution mines throughout
the world. Our experience includes precious metals, base metals, coal, industrial
minerals, aggregates, and uranium. We have conducted surface water and
groundwater projects at mine facilities including well fields, storage reservoirs and
ponds, waste rock dumps, leach pads, tailing dams, storm water controls, dewatering
systems and closure systems. We have also developed a proprietary process to
enhance heap leach performance.
Our services to the mining industry include:

Project feasibility studies for new and existing mines

Baseline studies, environmental permitting, and licensing

Mine dewatering system design and operation

Site-wide mine water management plans

Design, installation, and operation of slope depressurization measures

Mine water supplies from surface water and groundwater sources

Geochemical testing programs and ARD characterization

Geochemical modeling for water quality prediction and management

Modeling and design of evaporative cover systems for mine facilities

Design of mine closure and reclamation systems

Water quality management and passive treatment systems

Representative Projects
Bankable Feasibility Study for the Aqua Rica Project, Argentina
WMC was tasked with four major components of a bankable feasibility study for this copper,
gold, and molybdenum project for Northern Orion/Hatch Engineering. Aspects of the work included mine dewatering, water supply, and environmental baseline studies.

Gold Hill Project EIS, Nevada, US

WMC conducted baseline studies, geochemical evaluations, mine dewatering system design,
regional groundwater modeling, pit lake modeling, and environmental permitting for the Kinross/
Barrick JV. Data and analyses were incorporated into the project EIS by the BLM.

Monturaqui Wellfield, Chile

WMC managed and implemented a large investigation and well field design program for Minera
Escondida. The program included geophysical surveys, geological and structural interpretation
of satellite image data, and drilling and testing work.

Las Cristinas Dewatering System Design, Venezuela

WMC conducted extensive hydrogeological field investigations at this proposed mine site, located in a jungle environment, for environmental permitting and dewatering design. Detailed
engineering drawings for the dewatering system were developed for Placer Dome.

Golden Cross Mine Closure, New Zealand

WMC worked with Coeur dAlene Mines to develop closure options for the open pit and underground workings based on costs, impacts to the local river system, and long-term treatment
requirements of mine discharge. WMC also assisted in implementation of the closure designs.

Heap Leach Dynamics Investigation, Arizona, US

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WMC worked with Phelps Dodge to implement a hydrodynamic evaluation of the copper heap
leach operation at Tyrone. The objective was to improve copper recover by optimizing the hydrodynamic processes controlling solution movement and copper recovery.

River Engineering
Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) specializes in
hydrology and hydraulics for river engineering applications. We have experience in
both steady and unsteady flow analysis, design of specialized river training works,
integration of hydrological and hydrodynamic models, and GIS applications for floodhazard mapping.
Our services in river engineering include:

One-dimensional and two-dimensional hydrodynamic modeling

Development of water surface profiles

Floodplain mapping output in GIS format

Flood hazard mapping

Preparation of flood hazard management plans and public consultation

Design of dikes and bank protection works

Design of floodway systems

Hydrological models integrated with hydrodynamic simulations

Development of flood forecasting systems

Representative Projects
Flood Hazard Mapping for the Skeena River at Terrace, City of Terrance (BC)
WMC was retained by the City of Terrace to prepare flood hazard mapping for floodplain areas
within the city. The scope of work included setting up a MIKE 11 hydrodynamic model and
determining depths of flooding, erosion rates, and potential avulsion paths.

Flood Forecasting Model for Red River, International Joint Commission

WMC engineers developed a major flood forecasting model for the Red River on behalf of the
International Joint Commission. The hydrodynamic model extends from Grand Forks, North
Dakota to Selkirk, Manitoba, a distance of 280 km.

Floodplain Management Plan for the Pembina River, International Joint Commission
WMC was retained to develop a comprehensive hydrodynamic model of the river and analyze
various flood control scenarios. The work included field investigations, flood frequency analysis, development and calibration of a hydrodynamic model using MIKE 11 and simulation of
various flood control scenarios including setback dykes and construction of a floodway.

Fraser River Sediment Transport Modeling, City of Chilliwack and British Columbia
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks
WMC developed a MIKE 11 hydrodynamic sediment transport model of the Fraser River in the
vicinity of the confluence of the Fraser River and Harrison River to simulate morphological
changes including bed scour and gravel aggradation.

Red River Dykes Cumulative Impact Assessment, Manitoba Natural Resources

WMC completed a cumulative dyke impact assessment for Manitoba Natural Resources. The
work included evaluation of 14 community ring dykes in the Red River floodplain and 2,600
individual, flood-proofing projects.

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Water Resource Engineering

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) provides
comprehensive services in water resource engineering for rivers, dams, canals, flood
control systems, water distribution systems, and well fields. We work on water
resource engineering projects worldwide for private companies, municipalities,
governments, and international aid organizations. We have assisted our clients in
site investigations, planning studies, feasibility studies, cost analysis, and detailed
engineering design. Our professional staff of engineers, hydrologists, water quality
specialists, and modelers have the technical training and experience to address any
Our services in water resource engineering include:

Hydrologic analysis of river systems

Flood modeling and flood hazard mapping

Hydrodynamic modeling of rivers and flood plains

Design of dikes and bank protection works

Dam design and rehabilitation

River diversion and intake structures

Hydraulic design of spillways, channels, and control structures

Analysis and modeling of erosion and sediment transport

Storm water management plans and structures

Artificial aquifer recharge and well field design

Water chemistry and microbiology

Development of flood forecasting systems

Development and implementation of decision analysis systems

Representative Projects
Flood Forecasting Model for the Red River, Manitoba, Canada
WMC developed a major flood forecasting model for the Red River on behalf of the International Joint Commission. The model was transferred to Manitoba Natural Resources who are
using it in a real-time flood forecasting mode, with assistance from WMC.

Black Hollow Dam Rehabilitation, Colorado, US

WMC completed the preparation of plans and specifications for the stabilization of a 75-yearold-dam, development of site-specific, probable maximum precipitation, and design of new
spillways.

Tailing Dam Re-Design and Construction Monitoring, Idaho, US

WMC personnel redesigned and reconstructed the toe of a 450-ft-high tailings dam to improve
overall dam stability. The reconstruction, done for Thompson Creek Mining Company, included design, permitting, and installation of a toe drain manifold system.

Realignment of the New Mercer Ditch, Colorado, US

WMC provided engineering design plans, specifications, and construction monitoring for the
realignment of the New Mercer Ditch through an existing housing development.
Fraser River Sediment Transport Modeling, British Columbia, Canada
WMC developed a MIKE 11 hydrodynamic sediment transport model of the Fraser River, in the
vicinity of the confluence of the Fraser River and Harrison River to simulate morphological
changes including bed scour and gravel aggradation. The work was conducted for the City of
Chilliwack and British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands, and Parks.

Flood Hazard Mapping for the Skeena River, British Columbia, Canada
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WMC was retained by the City of Terrace to prepare flood hazard mapping for floodplain areas
within the city. The scope of work included setting up a MIKE 11 hydrodynamic model and determining depths of flooding, erosion rates, and potential avulsion paths.

Water Resource Management

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) provides
comprehensive services covering all aspects of water resource development and
management. We follow an integrated approach that includes hydrological sciences
as well as social, economic, and political dimensions. WMC has worldwide
experience in developing and managing water resources in a variety of environments
ranging from humid tropical conditions to arid deserts. We have an extensive
background working with international financing agencies, governments, and private
industries. We have pioneered the use of systems modeling to improve the
understanding of interactions between groundwater and surface water systems and
have worked on scales ranging from individual users to large river basins.
Our services in water resource management include:

Exploration of surface water and groundwater resources

Evaluation of basin yield and sustainable resources

Water augmentation plans and studies

Rural water supply and sanitation

Development of river basin management plans

Urban and industrial water supply

Irrigation and drainage studies

Water storage and distribution systems

Well field operation and management

Water rights and permitting

Wellhead protection programs and environmental controls

Well rehabilitation and maintenance

Resource allocation and optimization

Socio-economic studies

Representative Projects
Oro Valley Artificial Groundwater Recharge, Arizona, US
WMC was requested to develop an approach to quantify the potential infiltration for an artificial
recharge project by instrumenting and evaluating a natural recharge event stemming from a
flood.

Lower Fraser Valley Groundwater Assessment, British Columbia, Canada

WMC managed and implemented a large investigation and wellfield design program.
The program included geophysical surveys, geological, and structural interpretation of satellite
image data, and drilling and testing work.

Water Resources Management Strategies, UK

WMC developed a high-level, technical process and detailed participation strategy for the development of water resources management strategies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, in response to the requirements of the EC Water Framework Directive.

Saline Water Resource Study, India

WMC carried out a comprehensive study of the groundwater resources of a semi-arid area to
meet requirements for saline water injection into a deep oil reservoir. The project included field
studies, numerical modeling, and assessment of environmental impacts.

Source Protection for Mineral Water Well, UK

WMC executed a hydrogeological investigation to assess potential contamination in the zone of
influence of a well used to supply bottled mineral water. The project included assessment of
regulatory controls to enforce a wellhead protection program.

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Dewatering/Depressurization
The design and implementation of effective dewatering and slope depressurization
systems is an important component of many surface and underground mining
operations. Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) has
designed, implemented, and operated large-scale dewatering systems for mines
throughout the world. We have experience in high flow, deep well dewatering systems
for mines that produce many thousand gallons per minute. We also have extensive
experience in low-permeability hydrogeologic systems where pit slope
depressurization is essential to maintain stable slopes. In addition to dewatering/
depressurization design, we develop systems such as rapid infiltration basins to
dispose of excess water in an environmentally sound manner.
Our services in Dewatering/Depressurisation include:

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Hydrogeological investigations and testing

Modeling of dewatering/depressurization systems

Detailed design of wells, drains, sumps and other dewatering measures

Selection of pumps, controls, pipes, and other dewatering infrastructure

Dewatering system management and optimization

Design of systems to manage or dispose of excess water

Assistance to mining personnel during dewatering operations

Representative Projects
Las Cristinas Dewatering System Design, Venezuela
WMC conducted extensive hydrogeological field investigations at this proposed mine site in the
jungle. The site receives over three meters per year of rainfall and is adjacent to major rivers.
The work included pre-feasibility and feasibility level design and costing. It also included the
production of detailed dewatering system design drawings for construction.

Robinson Mine, Nevada

Water Management Consultants was commissioned to investigate the possible localized dewatering alternatives for depressurizing the pit slopes. The field program involved the installation
of in-pit ejector wells to help remove groundwater storage from a major fault zone, the site of an
ongoing slope failure. It was found that the most effective means of localized depressurization
was to pump groundwater storage from ejector wells completed in underground workings near
the fault zone.

Kinross Goldbanks, Nevada

Water Management Consultants conducted a hydrologic site characterization to create a conceptual hydrologic model of groundwater flow at the site, establish baseline groundwater conditions, evaluate pit dewatering requirements, and subsequent infilling rates and hydrochemistry,
as well as determining water supply requirements for the project.

Sleeper, Nevada
Sleeper Gold Mine was one of the largest and most important dewatering operations being undertaken in the United States. A clear understanding of the local geology allowed the hydrology
around the mine to be correctly interpreted. Groundwater modeling was used to predict the
most economic dewatering design, and a regional groundwater study provided support for the
permitting.

Lisheen, Ireland

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WMC was responsible for all aspects of the groundwater modeling, leading to dewatering system design and cost optimization. Dewatering simulations using the cost-linked, groundwater
model identified the most cost-effective well field design and their regional impact. Simulations
of aquifer recovery identified the fate of potential plumes from the mine workings and tailings

Energy
Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) has worked
worldwide on many types of energy projects related to oil and gas, coal, hydropower,
geothermal, and uranium. Our expertise in groundwater and surface water hydrology
assessments, environmental management and complex modeling development has
allowed WMC to help resource development companies meet permitting requirements
and operational water management goals.
Our services to the energy industry include:
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Baseline hydrology assessments

Permitting and regulatory support
Decision analysis systems
Water management plans
Water resource and supply assessments
Groundwater evaluation for in-situ uranium production
Wellfield optimization
Groundwater flow and transport modeling
Passive treatment and natural attenuation systems
Flood analysis and hydraulic engineering
Database management and GIS
Reclamation and remediation

Representative Projects
Collom Pit Hydrologic Assessment, Colorado, US
WMC conducted a hydrological and hydrogeological program, including baseline environmental monitoring, at this proposed new open pit coal mine to obtain information for the prefeasibility . Extensive field testing was conducted to define the site hydrogeology, design dewatering and slope depressurization measures and obtain information for a regional groundwater model. The model will be used to evaluate other potential mining targets in the area.

Skyline Mines Dewatering System Design and Cost Analysis, Utah, US

WMC completed a preliminary dewatering engineering design and analysis for the Canyon
Fuel Company. The report included a conceptual design for the dewatering system, and a
capital and operating cost estimate, including cost per acre-foot to support discussions with the
local stakeholders.

Major Oil Company (confidential client), India

WMC is providing a detailed and comprehensive study of saline aquifers to develop a significant groundwater resource for the support of oil field pressure and oil recovery. The study involved data collection, exploration drilling and testing, characterization of several formations
including detailed geophysical information, hydrogeological conceptualization, and numerical
resource modeling.

Sierra Pacific Power Company, Nevada, US

WMC completed a detailed analysis of the hydrologic conditions beneath the North Valmy
Plant ash landfill. The report information was used to update the closure plan and costs, as
well as provide potential to reduce the amount bonded for facility closure. WMC also completed a hydrogeological assessment of conditions around the plants evaporation ponds and
is currently involved in conducting a feasibility assessment of a large water resource expansion.

International Economic and Energy Consultants Ltd, Republic of Poland

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The Polish hard coal industry is undergoing restructuring and privatization assisted by the
World Bank and European Community. Water Management Consultants provided hydrogeology and desalination expertise to the study team.

Exploration Geochemistry and Data Integration

Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) provides
specialized trace element geochemistry exploration support to the mining industry.
WMC has technical capabilities in developing key indicator chemistry data in the field,
including soil chemistry, stream sediment chemistry, and water chemistry data. WMC
utilizes customized GIS software tools to interpret the data to optimize and locate
potential mineralization zones and potential drilling target areas. Data analysis can
be conducted on newly collected data or on existing baseline data at existing sites to
identify additional targets.

Services that are provided by exploration geochemistry include:

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Developing exploration geochemistry sampling and analysis plans

Collection and management of exploration data

Potential integration of baseline programs

GIS development and data interpretation

Greenfield or Brownfield sites

Identification of drilling targets and mineralization zones

Project Design
Exploration Data Acquisition
Collection and management of existing data: geologic, spatial, exploration, hydrologic/
hydrochemical, and site climate data
Management of existing exploration data: geologic, drill hole, soils, stream sediments,
water chemistry
Sampling and management of additional chemical, spatial, and geophysical data

Data Interpretation
Evaluation of all chemical/geologic data - develop exploration strategy for sediment,
rock, surface water, and stream sediment sampling programs for high-efficiency target
identification
Examination of hydrochemical data with an eye towards building appropriate sampling
programs for future environmental management

Presentation
Creation of relevant documentation for:
Exploration programs
Prospective buyers/investors
Local/state/federal regulatory agencies
Additional stakeholders

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Mining Geochemistry
No industry is more acutely aware of the importance of rock-water interactions and
their potential risks than the mining industry. From inception to post-closure, mining
projects are managing their sites to minimize environmental risk and maximize
productivity. Water Management Consultants - A Schlumberger Company (WMC) is
a global leader in mining geochemistry. Our geochemical experts understand the
demands of mining projects, their accelerated timelines, and the need for pragmatic
solutions. These rigorous demands, as well as the complex geochemistry at mine
sites, are met by our geochemists with state-of-the-science solutions and innovation.
WMC solutions draw from our global experience in all major mining regions, in all ore
body types, in all climatic conditions, and all hydrogeologic regimes.

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Acid rock drainage (ARD) and metalliferous leachate prediction, control, and treatment
Pit lake water chemistry prediction and management
Waste rock and tailings characterization
Mine waste handling, planning, and closure
Tailings facility management, mitigation, and control
Life-of-mine waste risk and strategic planning
Permitting support
Heap leach draindown and closure support
Passive treatment design of ARD and metalliferous leachates
Mine waste management training courses

Representative Projects
Goldcorp Projects, Mexico and Guatemala
WMC is providing site-wide waste characterization services to Goldcorp at six mines in Mexico
and Guatemala. This includes sampling and analysis planning, interpretation, and operational
and closure planning.

Goldcorp San Martin Mine, Honduras

WMC is providing ongoing pit lake management and closure support for a complex, side-hill cut
operation. Project includes conceptual and detailed design options for potentially poor-quality
pit lake water, including backfill, partial backfill, and passive treatment options.

Kori Kollo and Kori Chaca Projects, Bolivia

WMC designed and managed the pit rapid fill closure for Kori Kollo and provides ongoing assistance with pit lake chemistry management. This includes test-work and design for the potential
use of passive treatment of excess pit lake water. WMC is also providing geochemical support
for the Kori Chaca pit closure.

Phelps Dodge Sierrita, Arizona

WMC is conducting ongoing site-wide waste rock characterization to assist in mine life planning
and closure strategies. Detailed static and kinetic testing is ongoing and will be used to characterize existing historical material as well as waste rock that will be generated over the 20year future mine

Mantos de Oro Mine, Chile

WMC is conducting an ARD and waste characterization study for the Mantos de Oro mine including static and kinetic testing and interpretation. Data will be used for designing closure
plans for their sulfide and oxide waste and for three open pits. Data will also be used for waste
handling, and locating and designing additional waste rock facilities for future mine operations.

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