Tailings · Geotechnical · Environmental · Project Delivery

Engineering safer tailings and resilient infrastructure.

EcoTail Consulting partners with mining and infrastructure clients across Africa to design, build, and monitor operations that are safer, smarter, and more sustainable — aligned with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

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25+
Years of combined leadership experience
3
Countries of project delivery
GISTM
Aligned tailings governance
5
Integrated service lines

Sec 01 / Who we are

Performance with purpose

EcoTail Consulting is a multidisciplinary engineering firm dedicated to sustainable solutions in tailings management, civil infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.

Our leadership combines design-office rigour with hands-on delivery at operating mines in Zimbabwe, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire. That dual command of design intent and field execution is what keeps our clients’ facilities safe, compliant, and on schedule.

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EcoTail Consulting tailings and earthworks project

Sec 02 / What we do

An integrated suite of engineering and environmental services

TSF / 01

Tailings management

TSF design and construction supervision, dam safety reviews, instrumentation and monitoring, and GISTM gap assessments.

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GEO / 02

Geotechnical & civil engineering

Site investigations, earthworks and drainage design, slope stability and seepage analyses, and construction supervision.

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ENV / 03

Environmental monitoring & compliance

Water quality and groundwater programs, environmental audits, rehabilitation planning, and ESG advisory.

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PMO / 04

Project management & QA/QC

Construction management, quality systems, schedule and cost control, and risk management and reporting.

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CAP / 05

Technical training & capacity building

Customised programs for operators, engineers, and regulators — from TSF fundamentals to emergency preparedness.

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ALL / 06

Not sure where to start?

Tell us about your facility or project and we will scope the right engagement together.

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Sec 03 / How we work

Core values that govern every engagement

Integrity

The highest ethical standards in every aspect of our work.

Excellence

Precision, innovation, and measurable impact in every project.

Sustainability

Responsible resource development and long-term environmental protection.

Collaboration

Teamwork and strong partnerships that drive shared success.

Safety

The health and wellbeing of people, communities, and the environment.

Sec 04 / Track record

Delivery experience at operating mines across Africa

Our leadership has delivered tailings and infrastructure projects at Syama Gold Mine (Mali), Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, Zimplats, and Paragon Tailings — on time, within budget, and to international safety and quality standards.

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Syama Gold Mine

Beta TSF Uplift — construction management and GISTM-aligned delivery, Mali.

Freda Rebecca

Tailings and bulk earthworks delivery, Zimbabwe.

Zimplats

Mine infrastructure and civil works, Zimbabwe.

Paragon Tailings

Tailings management and earthworks projects.

Ready to explore your vision with precision and excellence?

Talk to our team about tailings, geotechnical, environmental, or project delivery challenges. We respond to all enquiries within two business days.

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