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Resources & Mining

Mining Solutions Built on Decades of Resource Extraction Experience

Frontier Energies provides mining solutions that draw on more than 40 years of operational expertise across four continents. From direct lithium extraction to coal seam gas management, we bring the same rigour and safety focus that has defined our well operations to every resource extraction challenge. Our teams in Calgary, Singapore, Perth and Brisbane work with mining operators, energy producers, and resource companies to solve complex subsurface problems with proven methods and proprietary technology.

Whether you need a full-scale dewatering system for an open-pit operation, technical guidance on coal mine depressurization, or a partner for lithium brine extraction, we have the people, processes, and track record to deliver results safely and efficiently.

Contact our resources team to discuss your project requirements.

Our Mining Solutions and Resource Extraction Services

We have built our resource extraction capabilities on the same foundation that has allowed us to plug and abandon more than 3,500 wells since 2017: disciplined planning, proprietary processes, and a deep understanding of subsurface conditions. Every project benefits from our integration of historical data into digital workflows, giving your operation better visibility and more predictable outcomes.

The global push toward electrification has made lithium one of the most strategically important minerals of the decade. Frontier Energies supports direct lithium extraction projects by applying our deep expertise in well design, brine handling, and subsurface fluid management. We understand the downhole environment, the chemistry of brine production, and the operational demands that DLE projects place on well infrastructure.

Our direct lithium extraction support includes well construction and completion for brine production, reservoir characterization and flow modelling, brine handling systems designed for continuous production, and monitoring programs that protect both the resource and the surrounding environment. We work alongside DLE technology providers to ensure that the well-side operations match the pace and precision their processes require.

Effective dewatering is foundational to safe and productive mining operations. Frontier Energies designs and deploys dewatering solutions tailored to site-specific hydrogeology, whether you are managing groundwater inflow in an open-cut coal mine or preparing a construction site for foundation work.

Our dewatering system capabilities include well point system design and installation for shallow groundwater control, deep well dewatering for large-scale mining operations, pump selection and sizing based on aquifer testing data, and real-time monitoring systems that track drawdown performance. Every dewatering system we deliver is backed by hydrogeological assessment and engineered to handle the conditions your site presents. We do not apply generic templates. Each system reflects the geology, the production targets, and the regulatory requirements of your specific operation.

Frontier Energies has extensive experience across all forms of coal-associated gas extraction and management. Our CSG services span the full lifecycle, from exploration drilling and well completion through to production optimization and eventual decommissioning.

We support operators working in CSG and CBM fields with well construction programs designed for coal measure formations, gas and water production management, well intervention and workover services, and production data analysis integrated into our digital workflow platform. For coal mine methane operations, we provide pre-drainage drilling programs and gas capture solutions that improve mine safety while creating an additional revenue stream. Our understanding of coal measure geology, combined with our proprietary data systems, allows us to deliver CSG services that reduce risk and improve recovery rates.

Safe mining depends on effective pressure management within and around coal seams. Frontier Energies delivers coal mine depressurization programs that reduce gas content and pore pressure ahead of mining activities, protecting workers and allowing operations to proceed on schedule.

Our depressurization services include in-seam and cross-measure drilling, gas drainage well design and installation, pressure monitoring networks, and compliance reporting aligned with mine safety regulations. We integrate depressurization data into our digital platforms, giving mine operators real-time visibility into pressure trends and drainage performance. This data-driven approach means you can make go/no-go decisions based on measured conditions rather than assumptions.

Solution mining demands precise control of subsurface fluid injection and extraction. Frontier Energies brings well engineering expertise to solution mining operations for salt, potash, uranium, and other soluble minerals. We design well completions that maintain cavity integrity, manage fluid circulation rates, and deliver the production performance your processing plant requires.

Our solution mining support covers well design for controlled dissolution, cavern development monitoring, injection and production well management, and integrity testing programs. With decades of experience managing subsurface fluids in challenging formations, we bring a level of well engineering discipline that protects your investment and your operation.

Our Process

How We Deliver Mining Solutions

Step 01.

Assessment and Planning

Every project begins with a thorough assessment of site conditions, geological data, and operational objectives. We review existing data, identify information gaps, and develop a project plan that addresses technical requirements and regulatory obligations.

Step 02.

Engineering and Design

Our engineering team designs the well systems, dewatering infrastructure, or gas drainage networks your project requires. Every design is reviewed against our proprietary standards and validated using data from comparable projects in our global database.

Step 03.

Mobilization and Execution

We mobilize equipment and personnel to your site and execute the program according to the agreed plan. Our field teams operate under strict safety management systems and report progress through our digital workflow platform, giving you real-time visibility into operations.

Step 04.

Monitoring and Optimization

Once systems are operational, we monitor performance data continuously. Our digital platforms flag deviations early, allowing us to adjust operations proactively rather than reactively. This approach reduces costs and improves outcomes over the life of the project.

Step 05.

Reporting and Closure

We deliver detailed project reports that document what was done, what was found, and what the data shows. When the time comes for decommissioning, our experience in well abandonment ensures that closure is handled safely, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

Where We Operate

Frontier Energies maintains operational bases in Calgary (Canada), Singapore, Perth and Brisbane (Australia). From these locations, we deploy teams and equipment to project sites across North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.

Our global footprint means we understand local regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and supply chain logistics in the markets where you operate. Whether your project is in the Bowen Basin, the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, the North Sea region, or Southeast Asian coal fields, we have the local knowledge and global capability to support you.

Industries and Applications We Support

Our mining solutions serve a wide range of resource sectors and applications:

  • Lithium and Critical Minerals: Brine production wells, DLE infrastructure support, and reservoir management for lithium, boron, and other brine-sourced minerals
  • Coal Mining: Depressurization, gas drainage, dewatering, and methane capture for open-cut and underground coal operations
  • Oil Sands and Heavy Oil: Well construction, steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) support, and decommissioning services
  • Potash and Salt Mining: Solution mining well design, cavern monitoring, and integrity management
  • Construction and Civil: Well point systems and dewatering solutions for excavation, tunnelling, and foundation projects
  • Water Management: Groundwater monitoring, aquifer assessment, and produced water handling

Why Operators Choose Frontier Energies for Mining Solutions

We have operated across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia for over 40 years. This is not theoretical capability. Our teams have delivered resource extraction projects in diverse geological settings, regulatory environments, and climate conditions. The experience we bring to your project has been tested and refined on real operations worldwide.

Frontier Energies has developed proprietary processes that set us apart from conventional service providers. We integrate extensive historical data into digital workflows that improve planning accuracy, reduce downtime, and provide clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle. When you work with us, you benefit from systems that have been built specifically to manage complex subsurface operations.

Our mission is to safely and efficiently manage wells and subsurface operations for a safer and cleaner future. That commitment is embedded in every procedure, every risk assessment, and every field decision. With more than 3,500 wells plugged and abandoned since 2017, our safety systems have been validated at scale.

Beyond individual service lines, we provide integrated technical services that connect your resource extraction program from initial assessment through to closure. Reservoir modelling, well design, operational execution, data management, and decommissioning are all delivered by one team with a unified approach. This integration eliminates the gaps and miscommunications that arise when multiple contractors manage different stages of the same project.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Mining Solutions

We design and install well point systems for shallow applications, deep well dewatering for mining operations, and customized pump-and-treat systems for complex hydrogeological conditions. Every dewatering system is engineered to match the specific aquifer characteristics and production requirements of your site.

Yes. We provide well construction, brine production management, reservoir characterization, and monitoring services for DLE projects from exploration through to full-scale production. We work alongside your chosen DLE technology provider to ensure the subsurface infrastructure performs as required.

Coal seam gas (CSG) and coal bed methane (CBM) refer to the same resource, with CSG being the term more commonly used in Australia and CBM in North America. Coal mine methane (CMM) specifically refers to methane released during active coal mining operations. We provide services across all three categories.

By reducing gas content and pore pressure in coal seams before mining reaches those zones, depressurization lowers the risk of gas outbursts and uncontrolled methane releases. Our monitoring systems provide real-time data that confirms when target pressures have been achieved, giving mine operators confidence to proceed.

We provide dewatering solutions for both mining and construction applications. Our well point systems and deep well installations have been used on civil infrastructure projects, building foundations, and tunnel construction, as well as large-scale mining operations.

We operate from offices in Calgary, Singapore, Perth and Brisbane, with project experience across North America, Europe, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Utilize Frontier Energies for Your Next Project

With almost 50 years of global expertise and a record of 3,500+ successfully decommissioned wells, Frontier Energies is the technical partner you need to de-risk complex subsurface projects. From Direct Lithium Extraction to mine depressurization, we combine field-proven engineering with proprietary digital workflows to turn geological uncertainty into predictable, safe, and efficient performance.

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