About EcoTail
EcoTail Consulting was founded to close the gap between design intent and field execution in African mining and infrastructure projects.
Sec 01 / Our story
EcoTail Consulting is a Harare-based multidisciplinary engineering firm serving mining and infrastructure clients across Africa. Our team brings strong backgrounds in civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering, supported by hands-on experience at operating mines in Zimbabwe, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire.
We combine practical on-site knowledge with modern analytical tools and global standards — including the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and IFC Performance Standards — so that every project is safe, compliant, and performance-driven.
MISSION
To deliver innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering services that integrate technical excellence with environmental and social responsibility. We achieve this by:
VISION
To be Africa’s leading provider of sustainable engineering solutions in tailings management, civil infrastructure, and environmental stewardship — advancing safer, smarter, and more resilient operations for future generations.
At EcoTail, we believe in performance with purpose: engineering solutions that create lasting value for our clients, communities, and the environment.
Sec 02 / Leadership
EcoTail is led by seasoned engineers with a combined track record across tailings, civil infrastructure, and mine earthworks in Zimbabwe, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire. Our leadership pairs design-office discipline with senior delivery experience on operating mines.
Engineering & Construction Leadership
More than 14 years leading tailings management, civil infrastructure, and bulk earthworks projects across multiple African jurisdictions — delivered on time, within budget, and to international safety and quality standards on operating gold and PGM mines.
Registered civil engineer · Member, Engineers Australia (MIEAust) · Tailings Management (AusIMM) · Mine Residue Disposal Management (Fraser Alexander)
Project Delivery & Operations
Over 12 years in construction, bulk earthworks, tailings dam projects, and infrastructure development — including senior project management of a major TSF uplift on an operating gold mine, ensuring full compliance with GISTM, quality, and safety standards.
MSc Engineering Project Management · BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering · PMP · Registered with the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE) and the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ) ·Associate member Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
Sec 03 / Values
Mining and engineering projects are major investments — in time, in resources, and in your future. We are committed to delivering work that exceeds expectations at every stage.
Ethical standards without compromise.
Precision and measurable impact.
Responsible, long-term development.
Partnerships that drive shared success.
People and communities first.
Talk to our team about tailings, geotechnical, environmental, or project delivery challenges. We respond to all enquiries within two business days.
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