Norwest’s rich tradition of providing clients with unparalleled specialist consulting and engineering services is grounded in pride – the pride that stems from employee ownership. We take pride in ownership, and serving clients is not just their duty, it’s their privilege. That’s an advantage you’ll only get from Norwest.
They take a realistic yet innovative approach to each project, carefully assembling a knowledge-based team of experts who have practical experience developing and operating similar ventures. Their extensive industry background enables us to balance requirements and constraints posed by complex situations, viewing each project with a fresh yet knowledgeable perspective that nets optimum results.
Norwest is committed to excellence in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance in all operations and supports a comprehensive HSE Management System. The HSE Management System safeguards employees and the environment and strives for continuous improvement to reduce risk. They recognize that HSE performance is critical to the ongoing operations of both Norwest and their clients.
HISTORY
Norwest was founded in 1979 by a group of engineers and geologists who recognized the need for practical and impartial mining consulting and geological services. These founders simultaneously opened offices in Canada and the United States and began working with mining companies on projects such as reserve audits, geological modeling, mine planning, financial evaluations, feasibility studies, and operations audits.
From an initial platform of business in the North American coal industry, Norwest diversified in both commodities (most notably oil sands) and geographical areas. They expanded their expertise in North America, Europe, and Australia to projects in Asia and Australia.
The new millennium heralded a surge of the global economy prompting a worldwide demand for energy minerals. Norwest has responded by expanding and diversifying their service offerings.
Today they have more than 125 full-time professional and support personnel, supplemented by an additional 50 associates. Together they have successfully completed consulting projects in virtually all the major coalfields, mining districts, and energy producing regions in the world. Norwest’s client list spans the globe and includes the leading mining and energy companies, international financial institutions, electric utilities, and government agencies. These clients are served through Norwest offices located in the USA, Canada, and India.
The coming generation is expected to face the most challenging period ever for the energy and extractive minerals industries. Norwest is committed to continuous development to meet the challenges and opportunities facing their clients.
