A geoscience and environmental engineering constancy, with headquarters in North Wales and a second office in Cardiff, has been bought by a global ecology group.
Mine Environment Management has been acquired by Ecology Group.
Founded by Steven and Marguerite Pearce, Mine Environment Management is a specialist in providing practical and pragmatic answers for the global mining industry, across the full life-of-mine cycle, from planning to operations, closure and regeneration.
The company has Swedish operation based in Stockholm, with it also having a significant global footprint, with projects provided across the Nordics, Africa, Eastern Europe, Canada, South America, Central and East Asia, and Australia.
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 chief financial officer Chris Heyes said: “The acquisition of Mine Environmental 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.”
The acquisition of Mine Environment Management comes at a time of significant growth for Ecology Group.
It is the second business to join the group in 2026, with the company following a successful 2025, having clear plans for further growth.
