Independent geology and geotechnical engineering advice for mining and tunnelling, worldwide.

We know how to provide rock solid contributions to great projects — drawing on experience across both mining and civil engineering fields.

100+years of combined service
30+countries worked in
4principal specialists, one team
NI 43-101/ JORC qualified reporting

For the future

The team we are developing will fuse together the experience of those with long established careers with the energy and technological ability of younger professionals to help the minerals industry of the future.

AdiuvareGE has the capacity to provide independent professional advice in the areas of geology and rock mechanics engineering, drawing on experience working in both the mining and civil engineering fields. Our personnel use leading industry software to assist with technical solutions.

Over the last 30 years we have trained many people to take over tasks and add their own value to projects — we've identified this as a primary area where we can help companies improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Grounded by data

The focus of our work is primarily geological modelling, resource estimation, and geotechnical risk assessment and management. As industry specialists, AdiuvareGE can provide technical input to due diligence, technical reviews and audits for projects ranging from early exploration, through all levels of study, development, operation and closure.

Examples of what we do and what we are good at

Due diligence

AdiuvareGE has provided independent technical reviews for due diligence projects in Africa, South America, Australia, Russia and Canada.

Geotechnical engineering

We have deep experience in geotechnical evaluation and design for open pit mining, underground mining and tunnelling projects.

Geological modelling

Good geological models are the corner stone for all levels of a project.

Training & mentoring

AdiuvareGE has a mandate to work in collaboration with companies to train and mentor young professionals.

Resource estimation

We combine geostatistics with innovative solutions to create the most appropriate model and estimate for each project.

Tunnel design

Our consultants have spent years in the ground supporting long drive tunnel construction for mining and civil applications, including TBM tunnelling.

Our clients and partners

Companies we have worked with and alongside.

Worldwide experience

AdiuvareGE's team is based in Canada, Norway, and Spain and we routinely work in both English and Spanish. Our team has first-hand experience in over 30 countries worldwide.

World map with the countries where AdiuvareGE has worked highlighted in teal: Canada, United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Chile, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Mali, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Australia; with AdiuvareGE office locations in Toronto, Madrid, and Oslo marked in orange
Countries we've worked in AdiuvareGE offices (Toronto, Madrid, Oslo)

Our team

Ben Cottrell

Ben Cottrell

Principal Engineer – Mining

20+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering, mine planning and project management, delivering major mining projects across the Americas, Africa and Europe.

Cath Pitman

Cath Pitman

Principal Geologist

25+ years' diversified experience working on mining and civil engineering projects across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Javier Macias

Javier Macias

Principal Engineer – Tunnelling

20+ years' international experience in rock engineering and hard-rock TBM tunnelling, with projects across Europe, the Americas and Australia.

Will Pitman

Will Pitman

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

40+ years' experience in rock engineering for mining and civil projects across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Americas.