Turning geoscience data into project certainty
Bringing safety and clarity to projects involving land, minerals or water.
Grounded in data
Technology is at the heart of everything we do.
Our pioneering drone technology and data-led consultancy give you clearer insights and improve safety for all.
We’re also home to
QuarryDesign and DroneSurv
LMCL is also home to QuarryDesign and DroneSurv. Well known across the sectors they serve, our teams collaborate across departments bringing a wealth of expertise to every project.
Our specialist team at QuarryDesign provides PERC Standard Reserve and Resource reports, conducts due diligence and acts as an Expert Witness. DroneSurv leads the technological advancement of remote data collection allowing safer working across all terrains.
LMCL were awarded their first Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) in 2013 with the CAA Reference #244 and have continued to maintain the relevant Operational Authorisations.
International and multidisciplined
We’re a team of experts all working together to get projects involving land, minerals or water off the ground.
Wherever you are in the world, our highly qualified and experienced team of geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists and surveyors share expert guidance in a digestible way, whether we’re producing, processing or analysing data; or acting as an expert witness.
Putting clients at the core
Proudly independent, we tailor our approach to your needs.
So, whether you’re a site manager, a planning officer or a film producer, we’ll work with you to give you the right amount of data and guidance to make sure your project runs smoothly.
From uncertainty to certainty
We’re here to help.
Get in touch for a chat about your project and to find out more about our process.
Case studies
Navigating Water Licence Renewal: Securing Existing Abstraction Rights
A client’s water abstraction licence – essential to site operations – was due for renewal. With years of variable usage data to account for, there was a real risk the licensed volumes could be reduced.
We built an evidence-based case from seven years of abstraction data, justifying the full licensed volumes across all four authorised uses. The licence was renewed on the same terms, and we left the client with practical improvements to their data management, supporting compliance for years to come.
Groundwater Feasibility: Helping a Manufacturer Avoid Costly Drilling
A manufacturer exploring a new plant in the east of England wanted to know whether groundwater could replace mains water on site. The immediate ground was well understood, but the deeper geology needed to support a groundwater source had never been investigated.
Our feasibility study assessed the geology, hydrogeology and licensing potential, giving a clear percentage likelihood of a successful source. With both regulatory and ground constraints working against it, the client could see drilling was unlikely to pay off – sparing them the cost of exploratory work with little chance of success.