IME Consultants

What IME Consultants does

IME Consultants (IMEC) is a privately held mining engineering consultancy founded in 2013 in Perth, Western Australia, by Managing Director Marty Abbott. The firm delivers full EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) services to the global resource sector, with a particular specialization in underground mining infrastructure. Core technical capabilities include dewatering system design (notably high-temperature and multi-level pump stations), mine ventilation engineering, non-process infrastructure (NPI) layout, structural integrity inspections, and project consultancy. The client base spans base metals (copper, zinc, nickel), precious metals (gold), and renewable mining operations, with named engagements for tier-1 and mid-tier operators including AngloGold Ashanti, OceanaGold, New Boliden/Tara, Rio Tinto, Newcrest/Cadia, MATSA, Liontown Resources, Silverlake Resources, and Anagold.

IMEC's service offering combines conventional civil, structural, and mechanical engineering with technology-enabled practices: a VR Mining Hub at the Perth headquarters enables immersive 1:1 design reviews; FARO Freestyle 3D scanning supports as-built verification and structural modeling; IoT-enabled mining equipment designs integrate with Newtrax underground productivity systems; and internally developed fluid-mechanical design tooling supports dewatering and pumping system design in extreme conditions. Documented engineered outcomes include 400 L/s pumping at 85°C with 200m TDH, 500+ L/s multi-level pump stations, and 1,372m cable lowering at Gwalia Deeps.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements on a quote-basis; no public pricing, revenue, or ARR is disclosed. The firm operates an enterprise field sales model, targeting mining operators directly through industry events, professional networks, and client referrals. IMEC is bootstrapped and self-funded with no external institutional capital, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (upgraded from ISO 9001:2008 in 2018) issued by NSAI, and operates from a purchased West Perth headquarters plus a European engineering office in Ireland, with projects delivered across Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Spain, the UK, West Africa, and Mexico.

Name

IME Consultants

Legal name

International Mining Engineering Consultants

Website

https://imeconsultants.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IME Consultants is a Perth-based mining engineering consultancy delivering full EPCM services — including dewatering, ventilation, non-process infrastructure design, and structural inspections — to underground and surface mining operators across Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKAOAA

Mine Site Engineering & Detailed Design (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/E&I)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mine Development, Engineering & EPC (Design, Construction, Closure & Reclamation)

SECONDARYIMAKAOAB

Mine Infrastructure & Utilities EPC (Power, Water, Comms, Camps, Roads, Airstrips)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mine Development, Engineering & EPC (Design, Construction, Closure & Reclamation)

SECONDARYIMAKAOAE

Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mine Development, Engineering & EPC (Design, Construction, Closure & Reclamation)

Keywords

• Mining engineering consulting
• EPCM services
• Underground dewatering design
• Structural integrity inspections
• Non-process infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: IMEC generates revenue through providing engineering consulting services to mining companies, including project consultancy, engineering design, asset inspections, and construction management support. Revenue is earned through project-based engagements across the mining lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IMEC provides full EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) consulting services to the mining and resources sector, covering project consultancy and management, engineering design across civil, structural and mechanical disciplines, asset and structural integrity inspections, critical incident support, and specialised design work for underground dewatering, ventilation, and non-process infrastructure. The firm delivers project-based engineering consulting engagements directly to mining operators globally, with technology-enabled capabilities including VR design review and 3D point cloud scanning.

Product overview

IMEC is an engineering consulting firm offering full EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) services to the mining sector. The company operates as a unified service practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing specialist engineering capabilities across dewatering systems, structural integrity inspections, non-process infrastructure, ventilation systems, and technology-enabled services including VR design review and 3D scanning. The core offering centers on complex infrastructure projects for base, precious, and renewable mining operations, delivered by a globally experienced team specializing in Project Management, Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Consultancy & Management Project management and consultancy services for mining and resource projects, handling the complexities and challenges associated with project delivery for mining operators.
• Engineering Design Top-tier engineering design services for the mining and resources industry covering civil, structural and mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Asset Inspections Regular asset inspections to ensure safety, compliance and optimal performance of mining and resources infrastructure.
• Critical Incident Support Engineering support during critical incidents impacting mining and resource operations, affecting productivity, safety and overall project success.
• Dewatering Systems Design & Optimisation Specialised engineering for underground dewatering systems including primary pump stations, hydraulic modelling, pumping systems and water management solutions for high-temperature and challenging environments.
• Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) Design Complete design of non-process infrastructure for mining operations including workshops, fuel bays, wash bays, office buildings, change rooms, laydown areas and site-wide civil infrastructure.
• Ventilation Systems Design Engineering design for mine ventilation systems including vent fans, ducting, raisebored shafts and exhaust systems for underground mining operations.
• Structural Integrity Inspections Assessment and inspection services for structural integrity of mining infrastructure including headframes, chimney stacks, conveyor systems and civil structures using point cloud scanning and 3D modelling.
• VR Design Review Virtual reality-based design review service enabling immersive 1:1 virtual prototypes of mining infrastructure so clients can navigate designs, check clearances and conduct constructability reviews before construction.
• 3D Scanning & Point Cloud Services 3D scanning services using the FARO Freestyle 3D Scanner for point cloud creation and real-time data capture for as-built verification and structural assessment of mining infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400L/s pumping capacity achieved with TDH of 200m in high-temperature (85°C) conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Murray EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing partnership with Murray Engineering for cable lowering and installation projects. Murray Engineering serves as principal contractor while IMEC provides engineering support, including one of Australia's deepest cable lowerings at 1372m at Gwalia Deeps.
• MATSA (Minas de Aguas Tenidas SAU)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngagement to provide engineering and onsite support services for construction of surface to underground refuelling system at Magdalena Mine in Spain, one of Spain's largest mining operations.
• SafescapeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Safescape covering their Edge Protector innovation for open pit mining safety applications, including joint testing at Goldcorp Peñasquito Mine in Mexico.
• Murray EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMurray Engineering constructed and supplied the sophisticated Control Enclosure housing PLC, starters, and electrical switchgear for the 400L/s Primary Pump Station project in Indonesia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EnGenium: Perth-based boutique mining engineering consultancy offering EPCM and design services across underground and surface mining. IMEC's closest comparable in size and mining-niche focus, both operating from Western Australia and serving the same tier-1 miner client base.
• GR Engineering Services: ASX-listed engineering consultancy providing EPCM and design services to the mineral resources sector across Australia and internationally. Closely aligned with IMEC's mining-only EPCM delivery model, though larger in scale and publicly listed.
• Mipac: Australian specialist in controls, instrumentation, and automation engineering for mining and mineral processing. Highly comparable to IMEC in size and Australia-anchored mining specialist positioning, with overlap around dewatering pump actuation and ventilation control integration.
• Lycopodium Minerals: ASX-listed engineering firm delivering EPCM services to the metals, minerals, and process industries globally. Strong overlap with IMEC in mining process plant and infrastructure design, especially on Australian-based and critical-minerals projects.
• Sedgman: CIMIC-owned mining services and infrastructure EPCM provider specializing in mineral processing plant design and delivery. Overlaps directly with IMEC's mining infrastructure and processing plant engineering design scope, though with much larger project execution capacity.
• Ausenco: Global engineering and consulting firm delivering EPCM services to mining, minerals processing, and energy sectors. Direct competitor in mining EPCM with similar service scope to IMEC but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• AMC Consultants: Long-established Australian mining consultancy providing mine planning, feasibility, and operational improvement services to the global resources industry. Comparable boutique profile and Australian mining-centric client base to IMEC, with overlap on engineering studies and project support.

Broad incumbents

• Hatch: Global engineering consultancy with deep mining expertise spanning studies, design, and EPCM across the mining lifecycle. Overlaps significantly with IMEC's mining EPCM work but operates as a much larger multi-sector incumbent.
• GHD: Large employee-owned global engineering consultancy with a substantial mining practice spanning studies, design, and construction management. Comparable to IMEC in mining services delivery but as a much broader multi-sector incumbent with far larger headcount.
• Worley: ASX-listed global engineering and professional services firm with a dedicated mining services business covering studies, engineering design, and project delivery across the mining lifecycle. Highly comparable to IMEC's EPCM offering but at vastly larger scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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