Mining Consulting & Site Remediation
Advanced Mineral Solutions delivers 20+ years of field expertise across New Zealand and Asia Pacific, specialising in quick permit applications, quarry designs, mine dewatering, and soil and groundwater remediation.
Autonomous Algae Harvesters
Across New Zealand, lakes are suffocating under harmful algae blooms. We saw more than just pollution - we saw potential. By designing autonomous harvesters that can glide across the water, we're creating a future where restoration and innovation work hand in hand.
These harvesters don't just clean; they transform. Every bloom collected becomes fertiliser, foam, and nutrients — turning an environmental crisis into a source of sustainable growth. It's a glimpse of how technology can heal ecosystems while opening the door to new industries worldwide.
Unearthing Tomorrow's Innovations, Today
Looking for a mining engineer who's actually built a mine from the ground up? You've found one. Garret Huelson is one of the very few mining professionals in New Zealand with real greenfield development experience. Over his 20 years in the industry, he's done it all - from extensive mine planning to fixing the toughest dewatering problems that others couldn't solve
Garret's experience spans New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the USA. His international background brings fresh solutions to local projects and an understanding of NZ's unique conditions.
We've deliberately stayed small for a reason. It allows us to work directly with all our clients - whether you're an earthmoving contractor, a family trucking business, a global exploration company, or a local council. When you choose Advanced Mineral Solutions, you work with Garret directly and get his hands-on mining experience.
Mining Consulting
Our permit applications rarely get rejected. The mining consulting team at Advanced Mineral Solutions understands what regulators look for in practice. We measure your equipment before creating extraction plans, which ultimately prevents the common problem of designs that look great until they meet your actual machinery.
Most mining consulting companies only consider technical aspects and ignore your financial reality. Our recommendations always include your financial situation - keeping your cash flow healthy while controlling capital costs.
Quarry Design
We design for your real-world conditions. Our quarry consulting starts with your existing equipment and team. Our blast patterns match your drilling equipment, access roads suit your current fleet, and staging areas match your material-handling process.
Our quarry consulting approach is thorough from the start, eliminating any expensive mid-project changes.
Mine Dewatering & Water Management
Our mine dewatering techniques account for seasonal changes, actual equipment performance, and settlement issues that others miss. Many clients came to us after flooding threatened their operations. Our solutions handle twice the expected water volume, while reducing pumping costs.
Soil & Groundwater Remediation
We design soil and groundwater remediation plans around your regulatory deadlines, available equipment and budget constraints. Our team has turned contaminated mining sites into usable land for a fraction of the industry cost.
We use remediation strategies proven in the field. This experience is the foundation of all our soil and groundwater remediation work.
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialise in mining consulting, quarry designs, mine dewatering, soil and groundwater remediation, and regulatory compliance for mining projects.
Garret Huelson leads the company and holds an NZ A Grade Certificate of Competence for Quarry Managers. He has over 20 years of experience managing mines in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the USA.
We have extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure that permit applications meet what regulators want to see, avoiding unnecessary delays and costly revisions.
We focus on practical solutions tailored to our clients' needs rather than corporate procedures. Our clients work directly with Garret, ensuring hands-on expertise and quick responses to changing conditions.
Yes, we provide soil and groundwater remediation services that transform contaminated sites into usable land while balancing environmental solutions with business needs.
Let's Work Together
Got a mining or remediation project coming up? We can help with everything from tough excavation problems to quarry expansions to site restoration work. Advanced Mineral Solutions is ready when you are.
- Phone +64 27 403 1085
- Location Hamilton, New Zealand
