London, 22nd April
Global Ecology and Environmental Group (Ecology Group) has announced today the acquisition of Mine Environment Management, a leading geoscience and environmental engineering consultancy.
Founded by Steven and Marguerite Pearce, the business is specialist in delivering practical and pragmatic answers for the global mining industry, across the full life-of-mine cycle, from planning to operations, closure and regeneration.
Established with the aim of using sound, scientific principles to develop new and innovative solutions, Mine Environmental Management are strong proponents of the “Science behind Success”.
With its headquarters in Denbigh, North Wales, a second office in Cardiff, and a Swedish operation based in Stockholm, the business has a significant global footprint, with projects delivered across the Nordics, Africa, Eastern Europe, Canada, South America, Central and East Asia, and Australia.
The expertise of its team is noteworthy with a strong track record in applied industrial research, and its team collectively authoring over seventy published scientific papers relating to mine site geochemistry, laboratory testing, mine waste management, mine closure planning, carbon capture, and water treatment. The business is actively collaborating with numerous industry partners and academic institutions on research projects covering subjects from carbon sequestration to modular water treatment.
Mine Environment Management Founder and Technical Director, Steven Pearce said:
“Speaking for myself and the wider MEM team, we’re very excited to join Ecology Group, especially since our expertise brings a new range of services to the business, and fits closely with the Group’s ambitions to become a market-leader. There is a real need for the combined, and complementary expertise of the Group, and we’re confident in our shared ability to deliver lasting impact.”
Ecology Group was borne from the knowledge that environmental protection is business imperative. This is complemented by the understanding that to be truly effective in delivering lasting value, there is a need to nurture expertise across the breadth of ecological and environmental consultancy.
Ecology Group Chief Financial Officer, Chris Heyes said:
“The acquisition of Mine Environment Management marks a critical moment for Global Ecology and Environmental Group and is underscored by our recognition that to be a market-leader, we need to build a business of interconnected leaders in their field. This includes our established expertise in areas from BNG to nature finance, and now – mining. This is especially critical as the sector underpins global plans to meet Net Zero and deliver on other climate and environment commitments. We are really looking forward to working with Steven, Marguerite, the MEM team, and the wider Group, to deliver on our ambition to become a market-leader.”
Ecology Group brings together specialist firms with strong foundations in ecology and environmental services to build on their existing success and impact by integrating them into the wider Group, while valuing and preserving their unique expertise and services. With this model, Ecology Group invests in the organic growth of each business they bring into the Group, providing the resources and support necessary to enhance their operations, expand their service capabilities, and extend their positive impact for business and biodiversity.
The acquisition of Mine Environment Management comes at a time of significant growth for Ecology Group and is the second business to join the Group in 2026. After a successful 2025, the business has clear plans for further growth.
Notes to editors
About Ecology Group
At Ecology Group, we know that ecological and environmental protection is a business imperative, with 55% of global GDP dependant on nature.
This is why we’re combining best in class consultancies to build a market leader in ecological and environmental consultancy. We are committed to placing biodiversity renewal at the heart of our business. Our purpose-led approach ensures that every project we undertake contributes positively to the environment and helps foster sustainable ecosystems. This purpose-led commitment translates into high-value, sustainable strategies that benefit both our clients and the planet.
About Mine Environment Management
Mine Environment Management was established to service the international mining industry in the area of environmental mine site management. Our specialist mining consultants have extensive practical and applied experience of the planning, design, management, and closure of tailings and waste rock storage facilities across a broad range of geographical and climatic site settings and commodity types. Our expertise in applied geoscience is broad and reflects our comprehensive commercial and research project track record.