McElroy Bryan Geological Services

Name

McElroy Bryan Geological Services

Legal name

McElroy Bryan Geological Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://mbgs.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geological Consulting Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (2131), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK), Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK), Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN)

Keywords

• Geological consulting
• Mining exploration services
• Geotechnical log interpretation
• Resource estimation reporting
• Mine geology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatswood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geological Consulting Services: Project-based professional consulting engagements providing services such as field exploration, drill rig supervision, exploration planning and management, database management, resource estimation reporting, technical audits, due diligence, strategic advice, mine geology services, and GIS and graphic design to coal and metalliferous mining companies.
2. ASIMS Geophysical Log Interpretation: Specialized interpretation and analysis services for acoustic scanner, optical televiewer, and sonic logs providing geotechnical data. Services include Acoustic Scanner/Optical Televiewer Reports and Sonic Log Reports, available separately or combined.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McElroy Bryan Geological Services (MBGS) is a private geological consulting firm providing professional services to the Australian and international coal and metalliferous mining industry. Offerings span field exploration and drill rig supervision, exploration planning and management, database management, 3D computer modelling, JORC-compliant resource estimation, technical audits and due diligence, strategic advice, mine geology services, GIS and graphic design. Its flagship differentiated offering is ASIMS, a specialized manual interpretation service for acoustic scanner, optical televiewer, and sonic downhole geophysical logs delivering geotechnical data for mine planning, civil engineering, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects.

Product overview

McElroy Bryan Geological Services (MBGS) is a geological consulting firm established in 1970 that provides a comprehensive suite of services to the Australian and international coal and metalliferous mining industry. The company's core offering includes field exploration, computer modelling, resource estimation, and technical auditing services. MBGS' flagship specialized product is ASIMS (Acoustic Scanner/Optical Televiewer & Sonic Log Interpretation), a geotechnical data analysis service that manually interprets downhole geophysical logs to deliver discontinuity orientations, stress data, and rock strength measurements. ASIMS serves both the mining and civil/infrastructure sectors through dedicated brochures and specialized reporting for acoustic scanner/optical televiewer analysis and sonic log analysis. The company operates with a team of senior geologists with 20-50 years of experience, supported by international team members from Colombia, China, and Mongolia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASIMS: Acoustic Scanner/Optical Televiewer and Sonic Log Interpretation service providing geotechnical data from downhole geophysical logs for coal and metalliferous mine planning, civil engineering, oil and gas extraction, and infrastructure development.

Products and services

• ASIMS (Acoustic Scanner/Optical Televiewer & Sonic Log Interpretation) Specialized geotechnical data service using in-house manual interpretation techniques on downhole geophysical logs (acoustic scanner, optical televiewer, sonic logs) to deliver discontinuity orientations, joint set spacing, stress data, and rock strength (UCS and RSI) measurements. Used by coal and metalliferous mining companies, civil engineering firms, and oil and gas operators for mine planning, pit wall stability, ground support design, roadway/tunnel design, and dam and bridge foundation evaluation.
• Field Exploration and Drill Rig Supervision Field geological services including supervision of exploration drilling operations and on-site data collection for mining clients.
• Exploration Planning and Management Project management and planning services for geological exploration programs targeting coal and metalliferous deposits.
• Database Management and Desktop Studies Geological database management and desktop study services for the analysis and interpretation of exploration and mining datasets.
• Computer Modelling Comprehensive 3D geological modelling services for visualization and analysis of geological data supporting resource estimation and mine planning.
• Resource Estimation Reporting JORC-compliant resource estimation and reporting services for coal and metalliferous deposits.
• Technical Audits and Due Diligence Independent technical auditing and due diligence services for mining and exploration projects.
• Strategic Advice Strategic consulting advice for mining and exploration companies.
• Mine Geology Services On-site mine geology services to optimize resource recovery for mining operations.
• GIS and Geological Graphic Design Geographic Information System services and geological graphic design for mapping and visualization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully identified joint set orientations that changed direction throughout a deposit, enabling medium to long-term planning to minimize risks associated with endwall stability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Seedsman GeotechnicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000In 2000, MBGS partnered with Seedsman Geotechnics to form ASIMS (Acoustic Scanner and Sonic log Interpretation MBGS and Seedsman). The partnership aimed to improve the application of acoustic scanner and sonic log data to geotechnical aspects of mine design. ASIMS co-founder Ross Seedsman continues to contribute to the partnership with expertise in mine planning for surface operations and underground coal mines, geotechnical assessment for pit wall stability, and ground support design.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mining Plus: Australian-headquartered mining consultancy offering geological services, resource estimation, and mine planning for coal and metalliferous clients. Direct competitor in the same geographies and customer segments, with similar service-line breadth.
• CSA Global (ERM): Mining consultancy (now part of ERM) providing resource estimation, geological modelling, and Competent Person reporting for minerals exploration and mining. Comparable in scope of geological services and customer overlap, though materially larger and now backed by ERM.
• SRK Consulting: Global mining and exploration consultancy offering resource estimation, geological modelling, and geotechnical services to coal and metalliferous mining clients. Directly comparable as a senior-geologist-led consulting firm serving the same customer base across exploration, due diligence, and mine planning.
• AMC Consultants: Australian mining consultancy providing geology, geotechnical, and mine planning services to coal and metalliferous operators. Direct peer with overlapping services (resource estimation, technical audits, due diligence) and similar senior-staff model in the same Australian market.
• RPMGlobal: Mining consulting and software firm offering geological modelling, resource estimation, and mine planning services globally. Comparable on consulting services and adds a software-product dimension to the same geological-services market.
• Snowden Optiro: Mining consultancy specialising in resource estimation, geological modelling, and geotechnical services across coal and metalliferous mining. Direct peer with similar competency footprint and customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• WSP (formerly Golder Associates): Global engineering and geotechnical consultancy with significant mining-sector presence. Overlaps with MBGS on geotechnical interpretation, mine planning support, and infrastructure work, but operates as a multi-discipline incumbent rather than a niche geology specialist.
• Tetra Tech (formerly Coffey International): Global engineering and consulting firm with deep mining and geotechnical capability following Coffey's integration. Comparable on geotechnical and mining consulting, but at materially larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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