Geotechnical Engineering

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Technical expertise

• Effective management and control of geotechnical hazards and risks 

• Analysing, designing and advising on all geotechnical aspects for both open pit 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

Capability and Approach 

• Cutting-edge technology

• Machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques

• Detailed understanding of your geotechnical setting and conditions

• Tailored designs and management plans

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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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