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WSP is a global professional services and consulting firm specialising in engineering, design and project management across the built and natural environment. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates in more than 40 countries, employing over 65 000 staff worldwide. WSP provides advisory, planning, design and management services for infrastructure projects spanning transport, property and buildings, water, energy, resources and industry sectors. The firm serves both public- and private-sector clients, delivering technical expertise on major capital programmes, urban development schemes and environmental projects. WSP is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and ranks among the world's largest engineering consultancies by revenue and headcount. In the mining and resources sector, WSP offers feasibility studies, environmental and social impact assessments, mine planning, processing design and closure strategies. The company has been involved in critical minerals and rare earths projects in Europe, including technical and environmental work for exploration and development initiatives in Norway and Sweden. WSP was formed through a series of mergers, notably the 2007 combination of Genivar and WSP Group, and has since expanded through acquisitions including Parsons Brinckerhoff in 2014.

WSP Updates


Drill core from the Wheeler River
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phoenix in situ recovery mine has become the first large-scale Canadian uranium mining project in more than 20 years to receive all regulatory approvals required to start construction. 


Image of three headgears at Platreef
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
1st May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Three major project milestones have been achieved.  


Image of drill core from the Wheeler River uranium project
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
20th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines is preparing to start site preparation and construction of the Phoenix in situ recovery uranium mine later this month. 


Image of South Africa map/flag
Boegoebaai deep-water port and rail project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the design, funding and construction of a greenfield deep-water port at Boegoebaai, as well as 550 km of new rail infrastructure linking the port to mines in the province. 


Image of piles of srill from Denison Mines
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines has made a final investment decision to proceed with construction of the Phoenix project. 


Rare Earths Norway says estimate of Europe's biggest deposit jumps 81%
4th March 2026 By: Reuters

An estimate of the mineral resources at a mine being developed by Rare Earths Norway, Europe's largest rare earth project, has soared by 81% since the last evaluation two years ago, the privately... 


EIT RawMaterials CEO Bernd Schaefer
Rare Earths Norway says estimate of deposit, biggest in Europe, jumps 81%
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

An estimate of the mineral resources at a mine being developed by Rare Earths Norway, Europe's largest rare earth project, has soared by 81% since the last evaluation two years ago, the privately... 


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Copperwood project, US – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper has outlined its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 


Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 


Aerial view of the Platreef Mine site, showing the current Phase 1 concentrator, shaft headframes and associated surface infrastructure, as well as an outline of the locations for the future Phase 2 and 3 concentrators.
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has provided an update on the Platreef mine, following the official opening and first concentrate production on November 18, 2025. 


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