What Wave International does

Wave International is a privately held Australian engineering consultancy founded in 1999 and headquartered in Perth, delivering end-to-end resource development services spanning advisory, feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, EPCM, commissioning, and asset management. The firm operates across 12 commodity types — including bulk commodities (coal, iron ore, bauxite), critical minerals (lithium, vanadium, rare earths, nickel, cobalt, graphite, copper, manganese, PGM), industrial minerals, and gold & base metals — and serves tier-1 mining houses (Glencore, BHP, South32), mid-tier explorers (Metro Mining, Allkem, Hastings Technology Metals), and infrastructure operators across four continents.

The company's core technology consists of proprietary engineering methodologies rather than software products: a four-phase Structural Integrity Assessment process, a Determine-Design-Deliver De-Bottlenecking framework, ExtendSim-based process plant and logistics modelling, and specialist hydrometallurgical expertise — particularly in lithium and vanadium processing, where Wave's team brings over 40 years of vanadium market knowledge and active involvement in Australian and European lithium conversion since the mid-2000s. The advisory team has collectively delivered over 50 feasibility studies commanding more than USD$10 billion in technical metals capital expenditure.

Wave's business model is fee-for-service professional services: revenue is generated through billable engineering hours and project-based contracts negotiated per engagement, with scope, duration, and pricing tailored to each project phase. The firm acquires clients through direct enterprise engagement, advisory-led relationship development, industry event participation (e.g., EIT RawMaterials Summit), and thought leadership content. Geographic presence across six offices — Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Ulaanbaatar, Rotterdam (European HQ), and Canada — positions Wave to serve cross-border critical minerals mandates, including those driven by the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

Name

Wave International

Legal name

Wave International

Website

https://waveinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wave International is a privately held Australian engineering consultancy, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Perth, delivering end-to-end advisory, engineering, EPCM, and asset management services to mining and resource operators across 12 commodities globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resource Development Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Mine Development & Processing EPC (Critical Minerals) (IMAKAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Resource development consulting
• Engineering project delivery
• Critical minerals processing
• EPCM services
• Mining engineering advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Design Services: Wave International operates as a fee-for-service engineering consultancy, generating revenue through billable professional services including detailed engineering and design, EPCM delivery, studies, commissioning, and advisory engagements. Revenue is project-based, scoped per contract, and typically aligned to capital project phases from early concept through to operational readiness.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wave International is a resource development consultancy providing hands-on, end-to-end engineering solutions spanning advisory services, feasibility studies (JORC, NI43-101, SK1300 compliant), detailed engineering and design, EPCM delivery, project management and owner's team integration, commissioning, and asset management. The firm delivers these services across resources (bulk commodities, critical minerals, gold and base metals, industrial minerals), infrastructure (energy, ports, water), industrial (chemical refining, heavy industry, metals refining), and agribusiness sectors, with specialist expertise in lithium, vanadium, and battery minerals processing.

Product overview

Wave International is a resource development consultancy offering a unified portfolio of engineering and project delivery services. The core offering consists of eight integrated service lines: Advisory Services, Studies, Engineering & Design, Project Management & Owner's Team Integration, Project Services, Asset Management, EPCM, and Commissioning. These services are delivered across four market sectors: Resources (encompassing Bulk Commodities, Critical Minerals, Gold & Base Metals, and Industrial Minerals), Infrastructure (Energy, Ports, Water), Industrial (Chemical Refining, Heavy Industry, Metals Refining), and Agribusiness. The company does not offer software products but provides hands-on, end-to-end engineering solutions and consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Services Consulting service focused on leading edge of global market developments, particularly technical/critical metals and mid-stream chemicals key to advancing the energy future. Brings together collective knowledge of over 50 feasibility studies spanning 12 commodities and commanding capital expenditure of more than USD$10 billion in technical metals.
• Studies Comprehensive studies and solutions meeting global standards including JORC, NI43-101, and SK1300. Delivers complete study outcomes or provides specialized subject matter expertise as part of broader study.
• Engineering & Design Engineering and design expertise from concept to completion, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 for resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, and innovation.
• Project Management & Owner's Team Integration Comprehensive project management solutions streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and driving successful project outcomes across complete project lifecycle.
• Project Services Solutions ensuring projects are well-defined, efficiently managed, and effectively controlled using internationally accepted methodologies, standards, and processes.
• Asset Management (Optimisation & Operational Readiness) Specialized advice to protect and optimize project value through entire lifecycle, covering asset reliability, maintenance planning, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring.
• EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) One-stop solution for EPCM services handling every aspect from initial engineering design to construction and commissioning, with extensive network and proven project control processes.
• Commissioning Specialized commissioning services for projects of all scales ensuring smooth and efficient start-up and operation using industry-leading techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ feasibility studies delivered across 12 commodities, USD$10B+ capital expenditure in technical metals alone
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EIT RawMaterialsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Wave Europe BV sponsored the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2022 held in Berlin, Germany. This summit brought together industry, academia, policymakers and investors to discuss innovations across the raw materials value chain. Wave's sponsorship underscores its commitment to building a strong and prosperous green economy in Europe.
• The Right Water CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWave International has partnered with The Right Water Company to pioneer regional water supply projects and support communities and industries in optimising water usage while protecting ecosystems. This partnership aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and demonstrates Wave's commitment to sustainable infrastructure delivery.
• Yindjibarndi WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWave International partnered with Yindjibarndi Water to develop water infrastructure solutions supporting local communities and traditional owners. The collaboration focuses on sustainable water management aligned with regional development priorities.
• Yamatji WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWave International partnered with Yamatji Water alongside other strategic partners to pioneer water infrastructure projects, supporting local and global water security in alignment with SDG 6.
• Engineers AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWave International partners with Engineers Australia to ensure that the next generation of engineers is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to design tomorrow's solutions. This collaboration supports professional development and innovation in sustainable engineering.
• Australian Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWave International is a member of AMEC and participates as an industry player with all levels of government in relation to specific aspects of critical minerals and battery development. AMEC membership provides access to government stakeholders and industry advocacy for Wave's strategic priorities in critical minerals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Primero Group: Australian EPCM specialist delivering non-process infrastructure, minerals processing, and energy projects. Comparable in scope, geography, and tier-2/tier-1 mining client base, with growing exposure to lithium and battery materials.
• Worley: Australian-origin global EPCM firm with deep mining and minerals processing practice. Competes directly with Wave on lithium, critical minerals, and bulk commodities projects while offering a much broader portfolio across energy and chemicals.
• Lycopodium: Australian-headquartered EPCM and engineering services firm focused on the resources sector, particularly minerals processing. Highly comparable given overlapping commodity exposure, EPCM delivery model, and tier-1 mining client base.
• Sedgman: Australian-headquartered EPCM and operations specialist within CIMIC's mining services portfolio, focused on coal, minerals processing, and bulk materials handling. Comparable service model and target mining clients across bulk and critical commodities.
• CPC Engineering: Australian engineering and project delivery firm specialising in minerals processing, hydrometallurgy, and gold processing plants. Closely comparable in service offering, critical minerals focus, and mid-sized competitor positioning.
• Hatch: Global engineering consultancy delivering EPCM services across mining, metals, and energy. Comparable in critical minerals processing expertise, lithium and battery materials project delivery, and engagement with tier-1 miners on multi-phase mandates.
• DRA Global: Specialist mining engineering and project delivery firm with strong critical minerals credentials, particularly in gold, base metals, and battery minerals. Directly comparable in EPCM service model and target client base of mid-tier and tier-1 miners.
• GR Engineering Services: Australian EPCM contractor specialising in mineral processing plants and infrastructure for the resources sector. Closely comparable in size, geography, service mix (study through to commissioning), and focus on critical and battery minerals.

Broad incumbents

• KBR: Global engineering and government services firm with a minerals processing and metals practice. Overlaps with Wave on critical minerals EPCM and feasibility studies but offers much broader capabilities and balance sheet across energy, defence, and infrastructure.
• Wood (AtkinsRéalis/SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering and project delivery firm with minerals, metals, and process industries practices. Competes with Wave on selected mining and critical minerals scopes, but operates at much larger scale across energy, infrastructure, and environmental services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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