Welcome to Mac Africa
Environmental, Mining, Geological, Petroleum, Geo-Technical, Cad. Survey & Geo-Info Services
Trusted by Multinational Mining & Exploration Corporations
Leading Independent Experts in Mining, Geology, and Environmental Solutions Across West Africa
Since its inception in February 2012, Mac-Africa Consultants has become a leading firm in the above-mentioned domains through the provision of customized professional management and contracting services to clients in the West African Region.
Mac-Africa Consultants is an independent firm and its ownership rests solely on its staff. The firm has a demonstrated track record in undertaking independent assessment of mining projects, geotechnical assessment, environmental impact assessment, cadastral surveying, and geo-information and feasibility studies on behalf of exploration, mining and petroleum companies in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
Mac-Africa’s highly motivated and professional staff includes Environmentalists, Geologists, Civil Engineers, Mining Engineers, Geo-ICT Specialists, Legal and Financial Experts who have continuously and successfully demonstrated their capabilities to provide reliable services.
Our Services
Geo-Technical Services
- Geo-technical Investigations
- Feasibility Studies
- Risk Assessments
- Computerized Analytical Services
- Soil Studies
- Geo-hazards Evaluations
- Pavement Analysis
- Deep Foundation Design
- Subterranean Drainage & Dewatering
- Hydro-geological Assessments
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Storm Water Discharge Compliance
- Retaining Wall Designs
- Shoring Recommendations
- Litigation Support
Geological Services
- Exploration Project Management
- Exploration and drill planning & drill spacing studies
- Property and project evaluation, assessments and audits
- Detailed structural analysis, from basin to ore deposit
- Geochemical Sampling
- Exploration risk evaluations
- Tailored, on-site structural geology training courses with a focus on practical tools for exploration and mine geologists
Environmental Services
- Baseline environmental and social studies
- Permitting for mining and associated operations
- Environmental and social impact assessment
- Environmental and social management
- Environmental liability assessment and financial assurance
- Stakeholder involvement and consultation
- Resettlement planning and implementation
- Environmental and social monitoring
Audits and reviews - Risk assessment
- Hydrological Assessment
Mining Services
- Exploration Services
- Resources Modeling and Estimation
- Open Pit Mining Design
- Feasibility Studies
- Assess Slope Stabilities
- Tailing and Mine Waste Engineering
- Mine Reclamation and Closure
- Risk Management
- Mine Water Management
- Metallurgical and Mineral Processing
- Project Review
- Drilling and Blasting Design
- Due Diligence Assessment
- Lobbying
Surveying
- Terrestrial Scanning
- 3D Modeling
- Mobile Scanning
- Engineering Surveys
- LIDAR Scanning
- High Precision Scanning
- Mobile Mapping
- Airborne LIDAR Surveys
- High Precision Scanning
- 3D Scanning
- Engineering Surveys
- Cadastral Surveys
- Topographical Surveys
- Building Surveys
- Town Planning
- Mining Surveys
- Hydrographical Surveys
Petroleum Services
- Market feasibility
- Funding & permitting
- Engineering
- Tendering
- Terminal construction
- Terminal operations
- HSE
- Project management
- SPM/CBM/FSO
Power/Electricity/Infrastructure
- Transmission and Distribution
- Tendering
- Project management and execution
- Feasibility Studies
- Rural Electrification
- Review and analysis of power system
- Capacity building and training need assessment
- Engineering Designs, Drawings and
- Tendering process
- Renewable Energy
Our Clients
Because each customer is highly valued, Mac-Africa Consultants provides a wide range of specialized result oriented services specifically designed to meet the needs of individual client. The followings are some of the clients currently contracting the services of Mac-Africa Consultants
ARCHAEAN GOLD
(a subsidiary of Aureus Mining)
Environmental Project Brief, Scoping study and Environmental Monitoring of its Mineral Exploration Project in Grand Cape and Gbarpolu Counties, Liberia.
AUREUS MINING
Environmental Project Brief and Environmental Scoping study of its Mineral Exploration Project within the company Class A mining licensed area in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia.
WEST AFRICA SYNERGIES
Exploration for Base Metals of its Mineral Exploration Project in Lofa, Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties, Liberia.
SABLE MINING
Environmental Audit of its Mineral Exploration License (MEL 12001) in the Kpo Range in Gbarpolu County.
TRECO MINING
Exploration for Diamond and Base Metals in its Mineral Exploration Area in Kongba District, Gbarpolu County.
ODYE SIERRA LEONE
Seismic Data review and drafting of Technical/Financial Proposal for the acquisition of Off-Shore Blocks in Sierra Leone.
HUMMINGBIRD RESOURCES
Due diligence/review of Exploration license holders in Eastern Liberia.
CHINA UNION
Resettlement Action Plan Study for the development of the Bong Mine Iron Ore Project.
STANLEY CONSULTANTS
In partnership with African Consulting Surveyors, (LIDAR Survey) for the Zwedru-Fish Town-Harper corridor.
DIGBYS WELLS AND ASSOCIATES (pty) Ltd.
Mac Africa Consultants is currently working as a sub-contractor for the implementation of Putu Iron Ore Mining social impact assessment and resettlement action plan.
INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (ICE)
In partnership with African Consulting Surveyors, Topography aerial LIDAR and High-resolution photograph survey for the Mount Coffee Project. The implementation of permanent primary survey control at distribution site in Monrovia and, the creation of a primary control network for the Mount Coffee Project;
HELVESTA MINING (LIBERIA) LTD.
Represent the company interest in Liberia, plan exploration program for base metals and iron ore, Gbarpolu and Margibi Counties, Liberia;
MINISTRY OF LANDS, MINES AND ENERGY
Competent person report for the Putu Iron Mining Feasibility led to the granting of a Class A Mining License;
CGGCMS Mining Services (Liberia) Ltd.
Environmental Scoping Study for the construction of a manufacturing complex for industrial explosives;
KNIGHTS GROUP
Cadastral Survey of 3000 acres of land in Bong County for farming.
MNG Group
Review of the Company’s pre-feasibility and feasibility reports on behalf of the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, Liberia;
LAND COMMISSION OF LIBERIA
Served as Lead consultant on the conduct of a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and Capacity Building Plan for the Liberian land sector. A World Bank sponsored project;
LIBERIA EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE
Scoping study of Liberia Mining Sector with the aim and objectives of identifying all mining activities and operations sector that would assist LEITI extends the EITI reporting process to cover the entire mining sector;
MNG Gold Liberia
Soil sampling and XRF for the exploration of gold mineralization within the Company’s Mineral Development Agreement area in Kokoya, Bong County, Liberia;
Engineering & Construction Service (ECS)
Environmental and social impact assessment of feeder roads in South Eastern Liberia for the implementation of Smallholder Agriculture Productivity Enhancement and Commercialization (SAPEC) funded by the African Development Fund (ADF).
Dangote Cement (Liberia)
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the grinding and milling facility at the Free Port of Monrovia for cement production.
MINISTRY OF LANDS, MINES AND ENERGY, LIBERIA- WAPCOS Limited
Subcontracted Mac-Africa Consultants for the project management Consultancy (PMC) for the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) 132 kV Transmission Line (approximately 291km) route aligment and geotechnical surveys from Yekepa through Ganta, Gbarnga, Totota, Salala, Kakata to Bong Town (with a Power Carrying Capacity of 160 MW) & Gbarnga to Zorzor (approximately 104km). 66 kV Transmission Line with (approximately 56km) from Bong Town to Mount Coffee and from Kakata to Paynesville. 132/33 kV Substation at Ganta, Gbarnga, Zorzor, Bong town and extension of 66 kV bays in Yekepa, Katata , Mount Coffee & Paynesville Power distribution in Bong Town, Gbarnga, Salala, Sanequelli, Kakata, Totota, Ganta, Buchanan city, Cestos City, Greeneville, Bopolu, Barclayville and Zorzor.
Wapcos Limited/KFW
Local assistance to Wapcos Limited for the supervision of electrification and grid upgrade along the CLSG transmission line in Monrovia, Liberia. This project includes providing Wapcos Limited with local staff to ensure that the EPC contractor’s work is in accordance with the contractual specification with respect to quality deadlines and cost as well as to supervise the commissioning of the project.
Liberian Petroleum and Refining Company: JV Lutech Engineering and Mac Africa Consultants
the reconstruction/rehabilitation of LPRC petroleum storage facility at Bushrod Island, Monrovia. Mac-Africa Consultants was responsible for site survey, geotechnical assessment and hydrological survey.
Lonestar Cell Mtn
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Audit for over 250 communication towers in all fifteen counties.
Niron Guinée
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan for the Niron Guinee cross border Zogota Iron Ore Project. Which include roads, rails and loading facilities Nimba and Grand Bassa Counties respectively.
MNG Gold
Environmental Audit Report (EAR) for a 45KM haul Road from Ndablama to Kinjor permit renewal.
APSCO/USAID
Environmental Audit Report (EAR) for the Transmission Power line Grid Extension Project (GGGEP) Ganta to Gbarnga, Nimba/Bong Counties respectively.
BAO CHICO Resources Liberia Limited
Feasibility Studies, Environmental & Social
Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Class A Mining Iron Ore
Extraction and Plant Development. This also includes construction and operation of a mini-port facility for shipment of Iron ore.
Origin
Geological Services – Reconnaissance mapping and Soil & Rock chip Sampling.
Next Generation Resources Inc.
Geological Services – Supply and operation of an XRF Spectrometer Data Collector.
JICA/EJEC
Conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment and an Abbreviated Resettlement action Plan on the Japan Freeway extension project, Monrovia, Liberia. (Freeport of Monrovia to Gabriel Tucker Bridge.)
WAPCOS Limited/World Bank
Local assistance to WAPCOS for “Consultant Services for Supervision Engineer for Construction of 66/33/22 kV Transmission and Distribution Network in Monrovia and Bomi/Grand Cape Mount Counties, Liberia” project. The project includes providing assistance for the following works:
A. Substation Works
a. Upgrade of 66/22 Bushrod Island substation to take one new line.
b. Reconstruction of 10MVA, 66/22kV Virginia Substation.
c. New 10MVA, 66/22kV Stockton Creek Switching Substation.
d. Reconstruction of 20MVA, 66/22kV Gardnerville Substation.
e. Extension of 66/22kV Paynesville to take two new 66kV lines.
f. Reconstruction of 10MVA, 66/33kV Kle Substation.
B. 66kV Transmission Lines
a. 25km double circuit steel tower/mono pole line in Monrovia.
b. 38km double circuit steel tubular pole line from Virginia to Kle in Bomi County.
C. 22 & 33kV Distribution Network
a. 22/0.4kV Distribution Network in Gardnerville, Virginia, and Stockton Creek Substations Areas.
b. 33/0.4kV Distribution Network in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties.
c. Customer Connection in Monrovia, Bomi, and Grand Cape Mount Counties.
D. Assist WAPCOS in Training and Knowledge Transfer
Provide on-the-job training to selected technical staff of LEC (3 persons) in design, supervision, and project management.
WAPCOS Limited/AFDB
Local assistance to WAPCOS for “Consultancy Services: Engineering Design of Distribution Network and Preparation of Bidding Documents for T&D in Paynesville, RIA Corridor, and Pleebo to Fishtown in Liberia” project. The works include providing assistance to WAPCOS in preparation of System Studies report, 66kV Substations Design, 66kV Sub Transmission Lines, 22 & 33kV Distribution Network & Customer Connection in Paynesville & RIA Corridor, 33kV Distribution Network & Service Connection from Pleebo to Fishtown. Preparation of Bidding documents and assisting LEC in evaluation and selection of contractors for the above works. Assist WAPCOS in Training and Knowledge Transfer: provide training to selected technical staff of LEC (about 3 personnel) in design, System studies, supervision, and project management.
WAPCOS Limited/AFDB
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), and Gender Assessment for the construction of a 66kV transmission line along the Monrovia – Robert International Airport corridor.
WAPCOS Limited/LWSC
Local assistance to WAPCOS for “Consultancy Services: Design, Review, and Construction Supervision of the Raw Water Pipeline Project.”
Current Projects
WAPCOS Limited/World Bank
Local assistance to WAPCOS for “Consultancy Services for Owner’s Engineer for the Construction of the Kaiha River Mini-Grid System in Lofa County (Funded by The World Bank), Liberia project. – provide assistance to WAPCOS in Review of Final Reports of all the studies by the other consultants for this project, Assist WAPCOS in the procurement of the 3 works contractors, i.e., 2.5MW Mini-hydro contract, Transmission and Distribution Network and installing of DG Set of 1.2MW. Supervision & Project Management of above contracts, ensure construction activities up to commissioning of all the contracts adhere the provisions in the safeguard instruments (ESMP & RAP). Assist WAPCOS in Training and Knowledge Transfer: provide training to selected technical staff of RREA (3 personnel) and selected local engineering professionals (6) in the design, supervision, project management and operating of mini grid system. These trainees shall be assigned to the consultant to benefit from on-the-job-training for maximum knowledge transfer. Prepare a training manual and a benchmark for assessing the trainees. The strategy here is to have a pool of trained engineers from whom the eventual mini-grid operator could recruit.
WAPCOS Limited/AFDB
Local assistance to WAPCOS for “Consultancy Services to the Owner’s Engineer (RREA) for the Construction of a 9.34MW hydropower plant on the Gbedin falls in Nimba County connecting to the existing 33kV cross-border transmission line Funded By AFDB. Services include Topographical Survey, Geotechnical and Seismic Investigation, preparation of detailed designs, bidding documents, Tender process and Supervision of Construction Works.
ILSHIN Engineers & Consultants Co., Ltd.
Design of Street Lights and Traffic Signals; Design, Monitoring and Supervision of Roberts International Airport Highway (45Km).
HUMMINGBIRD RESOURCES
Feasibility study and advisory services for exploration and Mining activities in Liberia.
Management
Mac-Africa Consultants has a highly motivated and professional Managerial Staff headed by its President. The Staff herein listed as follows
ADMINISTRATION
Walter S. McCarthy, B.Eng. (Mining Engineering), MBA: Mr. McCarthy, (Founder and President)
is a Mining Engineer with over 20 years of broad experience working in the natural resources and energy sectors, with many multi-disciplinary roles including project identification, mineral exploration, environmental impact assessment, geotechnical investigation, competent person report, appraisal, mine development. Walter has held number of roles in government where he has gained extensive experience first as Assistant Minister for Mines, Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, Liberia and Deputy Minister for Administration Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, Liberia.
Feta M. Davies, (BBA) in Management and Public Administration, Diploma in Secretarial Science
Mrs. Davies has 15 years of work experience in public service. Prior to joining Mac-Africa consultants Inc. She served as special Assistant/Administrative Assistant to the chief medical officer/JFK Medical center. Currently she responsible with administrative duties and financial management at Mac-Africa Consultants Inc.
GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Nkayimbo Manuel – MSc. (Geology)
Joined Mac-Africa in 2015 and worked on several Iron Ore exploration projects in Liberia. She is also a Licensed Environmental Officer and has experience in Environmental Assessments, Audits, and Rehabilitation. She holds a certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Liberia Institute of Public Administration, as well as the University of Yaoundé and Buea. She speaks both French and English.
POWER/ELECTRICITY/INFRASTRUCTURE
Josephus AG Sonniful, (BSc) Electrical Engineering
An engineer at Mac-Africa Consultants with over six years of experience in transmission and distribution systems, laboratory technology, industrial and residential wiring, and RTI/EHELD-USAID works. Prior to joining Mac-Africa Consultants, he worked with the University of Liberia Electrical Department.
Mentor Z. Kotee III, (BSc) Electrical Engineering
An engineer at Mac-Africa Consultants with over eight years of experience in transmission and distribution systems. Previously worked as an AEP/(USAID) Consultant in Front Street, Monrovia. Attended Booker Washington Institute and DON BOSCO Technical High School. He has expertise in industrial and residential wiring. Before joining Mac-Africa Consultants Inc., he worked with the Liberian Reconstruction Group (LRG) as an Electrical Engineer/Electrical Designer on infrastructure projects.
Lisa Touyon, (BSc) Civil Engineering, (MSc) Environmental Engineering
Infrastructure specialist at Mac-Africa Consultants with over six years of experience in geotechnical and civil works, particularly on road projects. Prior to joining Mac-Africa Consultants, she worked with Stanley Consultants.
Mary Jonjo, (BSc) Electrical Engineering
An engineer at Mac-Africa Consultants with over four years of experience in transmission and distribution systems. Before joining Mac-Africa, she worked with Technofab Engineering Company of Liberia at the Free Port of Monrovia.
Emmanuel Moore, (BSc) Electrical Engineering
An engineer at Mac-Africa Consultants with over four years of experience in transmission and distribution systems. Previously served as the ICT/Administrative Assistant Officer at the Adventist University of West Africa (AUWA) in Advent Hill, Schiefflin Township, Lower Margibi County, Liberia. Before joining Mac-Africa, he also worked with Technofab Engineering Company at the Free Port of Monrovia.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
Nelson S. Jallah, MSc, Environmental Science
Mr. Jallah is a Certified and Licensed Environmental Professional with broad knowledge in the environmental sector and over three years of experience. He has been trained by the United Nations Framework on Environmental Statistics in conducting environmental statistics and the use of environmental economic supply tools.
Additionally, Mr. Jallah has been trained in conducting ESIA, ESMP, Environmental Audit & Monitoring, and has hands-on experience working with multiple stakeholders. He is proficient in guiding principles such as the FPIC process, social development issues, and the preparation and implementation of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) as well as Gender Assessments.
He is knowledgeable in organizing and conducting public consultations, addressing environmental and social issues, and managing project planning. He has worked on various projects in the mining, energy, construction, waste management, agriculture, and forestry sectors. His expertise extends to projects that comply with international financing institutions’ requirements and policies, including the World Bank, European Union, and AfDB.
Clarence Buigbo, BSc (Biology)
Clarence Buigbo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Liberia. He has extensive experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, Comprehensive Site Assessment, and conducting ecological baseline studies.
With over eight years of experience in environmental impact assessment across Liberia, he has conducted environmental and ecological services for several international companies, including BHP Billiton, Golden Veroleum, WinRock International, CHICO, and CICO.
SURVEY DEPARTMENT
Maxwell C. F. Gwee, (License # 027), Registered and Licensed Land Surveyor
A licensed Land Surveyor with over 25 years of experience in Liberia. Former Director of the National Bureau of Surveying & Mapping at the Ministry of Lands, Mines, and Energy. He also served as an Instructor for National Surveying & Mapping and Topo Surveying and Mapping at the Surveying and Mapping Institute, Ministry of Lands, Mines, and Energy. Holds Diplomas in Surveying and Mapping and Architectural Engineering. Notable projects include:
- Grand Kru County Boundary Survey
- Bong Mines Land Survey
- University of Liberia Fendell Campus Land Survey
Henry T. Freeman, (License # 077), Registered and Licensed Land Surveyor
A seasoned and licensed Land Surveyor with over 15 years of experience. Skilled in programming jobs in survey software and transferring data to differential GPS and vice versa.