LeonK MiningConsultantsEst. 2012Lusaka · ZMGeology/Geophysics/Processing/Trade
From conceptual study to bankable feasibility — we pair seasoned field geology with modern geophysics, processing science, and regulatory craft.
Honest assessments and transparent reporting on every project we touch.
From conceptual study to bankable feasibility, we move projects forward.
Cutting-edge technology and seasoned expertise applied to every workflow.
Strong commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Evidence Over Theatre
Decisions backed by ground truth.
Every recommendation we deliver is anchored in real geology — mapped outcrops, logged drill core, validated assays, and survey-grade terrain data. No borrowed imagery, no inflated promises, just the evidence your investors and regulators expect.
Reconnaissance teams in the field. Geophysical sections that inform the next drill hole. Maps that hold up in a data room. The work speaks before we do.
Key Services
Six service pillars across the full mining lifecycle.
Licensing & Compliance
Ensure your business operates within legal frameworks with comprehensive licensing and compliance services designed to meet regulatory requirements and maintain industry standards.
- ZEMA
- EPB
- EIA
Exploration Services
Maximize resource discovery with our comprehensive exploration services. We deliver advanced geological surveys, site assessments, and drilling programs to identify valuable mineral deposits.
- Geological Mapping
- Geophysical & Geochemical Survey
- Drilling
Mine Planning & Design
Optimize your mining operations with mine planning and design services that provide strategic layouts and detailed plans tailored to your specific project needs.
- Mine Design & Layout
- Mine Surveying
- Pegging of Mining Claims
Mineral Processing
Comprehensive solutions for crushing, grinding, separation, and concentration of ores, tailored to meet your specific project requirements.
- Process Design & Optimization
- Metallurgical Processing & Testing
- Plant Commissioning & Audit
Mineral Management
We combine cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and industry-leading expertise to optimize extraction, streamline operations, and ensure regulatory compliance — transforming your mineral assets into sustainable wealth.
- Resource management strategy
- Compliance monitoring
- Sustainable extraction planning
Trade & Marketing
Connecting projects, investors, and buyers across the mining value chain — from exploration licenses to operating mines and traded minerals.
- Mine & Exploration licenses
- Mines
- Minerals
Projects
Trusted by 200+ companies across Zambia and beyond.
From the Nsofu Manganese Mine in Luapula Province to collaborations with Qasim Natural Resources, our work spans active operations, exploration programs, and bankable feasibility studies.
How We Work
From concept to bankable feasibility and onward to production.
We start with a conceptual study and advance the project through structured stages, prepping realistic capital and operations costs so investors and operators can move forward with confidence.
Conceptual study
Analyse resources, model the process, and conceptualise the project to generate dependable economic evaluations.
Pre-feasibility
Refine technical assumptions, mine layout, and processing routes against realistic capital and operating costs.
Bankable feasibility
Deliver in-depth evaluations of financial viability that investors can rely on with high confidence.
Operations support
Compliance, mineral management, and process optimisation through commissioning and steady-state production.
Environment & Community Engagement
Environmental protection is a cornerstone of our culture.
At Leonk, we ensure all projects — especially in sensitive areas like dunes and wetlands — adhere to strict environmental laws and directives. By collaborating with local agencies and segregating construction waste for recycling, we minimise our environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Get In Touch
Have a project to scope? Let's talk.
Tell us about your project stage, location, and the service you need. Whether you're applying for a licence, planning a new mine, or commissioning a processing plant, we'll come back with a clear, costed plan.