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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