GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

OUR TEAM COMBINES
 

Technical expertise

Effective management and control of geotechnical hazards and risks 

Analysing, designing and advising on all geotechnical aspects for both open cut and underground operations.

Cost effective solutions to adequately control geotechnical risks

Uphold high operational safety standards, ensuring all stability, safety and regulatory conditions are met.

 Global experience

Innovative thinking
 

Cutting-edge technology

Machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques

A hands on, practical attitude

Detailed understanding of your geotechnical setting and conditions

Tailored designs and management plans

Real results

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​OUR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES

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GENERAL

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Desktop studies of existing information

Geotechnical component of mining studies

Geotechnical investigation and data collection including mapping, core logging and field testing

Rockmass characterisation assessment for mining studies

Geotechnical parameter definition for utilisation in analysis and designs

Ground support and stabilisation design

Numerical analysis, limit equilibrium and probabilistic design methodology

Geotechnical risk analysis, hazard identification and management plans

Post-failure rehabilitation and recovery plans

Geotechnical input to mining method selection studies

Blasting assessments and design advice to maintain rockmass integrity

Rockmass monitoring / instrumentation

Waste rock dump stability assessments

Project management and site support

Development of Ground Control Management Plans (GCMP)

Innovative technology tradeoff and selection

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UNDERGROUND SPECIFIC

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Portal, decline, orebody access development assessments

Shaft design and inspections

Stope and pillar layout, design and sequencing

Caving analysis and design

Principal stress testing & interpretation

Site support, supervision, operator training

Modelling of stress and displacements

Development of seismic monitoring systems

Innovative technology tradeoff and selection

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SURFACE / OPEN PIT SPECIFIC

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Slope design and design input

Rock fall hazard inspections and analysis

Waste rock dump design & inspections

Blasting inspections and advice for final wall control

Site support, supervision, operator training

Innovative technology tradeoff and selection

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