SRK began in 1974 as a small group of engineers and scientists and has grown into an independent consultancy serving the earth and water resource sectors across the globe.
Over the past 50 years, SRK has worked on more than 30,000 projects covering all stages of the mining life cycle—from exploration and development to production and mine closure—across Africa, Asia, the Australia-Pacific region, Europe, North America, and South America.
In this anniversary issue, we spotlight over 50 projects that reflect the breadth of technical challenges addressed and the types of work our teams have supported. The issue covers disciplines such as mineral exploration, mining project evaluation, environment and social responsibility, geology and resources, mine engineering, water management, geotechnics, waste management, metallurgy and mineral processing, and civil and structural engineering. Corporate advisory services have been part of SRK’s work for many years, encompassing mining operation assistance, due diligence and project reviews, and mining risk assessment—providing comprehensive guidance for technical, financial, and social challenges.
Group CEO Tim McGurk captured our evolving work scope when he stated, “Because the projects we undertake with our clients are becoming increasingly complex, it is inevitable that we renew our commitment to innovation in our work, as we reflect on our past and future.” Takeaways from our recent global leadership meetings have reinforced this idea and affirmed our collaborative approach, rooted in local insight and global expertise, is essential to navigate today’s challenges.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look ahead with a continued focus on delivering practical, technically grounded support that responds to the mining industry’s changing needs globally. Innovation remains essential—not only to meet current demands, but to advance sustainability in ways that balance economic, environmental, and technical priorities for the future.
