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Safety is a cornerstone of any successful geotechnical investigation project. At GeoGroup, we understand that a safe working environment is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation. To ensure the well-being of our staff and clients, we follow a comprehensive safety audit program.Audits serve as a valuable tool for assessing the safety performance of a site and t ...

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Geomechanics. We interviewed a few of our longest-employed team members who reflect on the journey so far. To know where we are going, we have to know where we came from. ...

Earlier this year, the Geomech Africa Cape Town team embarked on a challenging project to drill 10 inclined boreholes along the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive in the Western Cape. Each borehole was to be up to 20 meters deep with inclination between 20 -30 degrees. From the start, the project presented many challenges that Regional Manager Brett Mannix had to overcome. The road's ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Chapman's Peak geotechnical investigation 35-Years of excellence | How it started The importance of site assessments "Goodbye", dear friend | Abram Motsepe Read the full edition, ...

5 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR MENTAL WELLNESSOn the 10th of September, we observed suicide awareness day in South Africa. This topic is often not spoken of enough. According to a blog post published in 2023 by Health Trust Systems*, “The suicide rate in South Africa has increased drastically, with men leading the numbers. The South African Society of Psychiatrists says that South Africa ...

GeoGroup and Terra Monitoring recently participated in the highly successful Electra Mining Africa expo 2024, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from the 2nd to the 6th of September. The event proved to be a valuable platform for networking and business development.Our team had the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of individuals, including potential clients and new ...

A 35-YEAR REFECTION OF DRILLINGby co-founder Caron RossiterAs we look back on the 35 years and where we came from, it might come as a surprise to some that Dave Rossiter first started with Ground Mechanics in 1980. It was then in 1989 when Dave bought out the partners, became the sole owner, and renamed the company Geomechanics. 35 Years later, and I am so proud when I look bac ...

On May 20, 2024, Elijah Mahlangu, GeoGroup Supervisor, and his team embarked on a geotechnical investigation at a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Contracted by Anglo American, the team was tasked with geotechnical drilling (using Sonic Drilling), Dames and Moore sampling, electronic vane shear testing (eVST), and the installation of ShapeArray ...

September 2024 | Newsletter In this issue, we look at the following: Sonic & in-situ testing on tailings A 35 year reflection of drilling Electra Mining 2024 | Connections made to last Suicide awareness | A healthy, happy mind To read the full edition, ...

African Angels, Days for Girls is an organisation dedicated to bettering the lives of women. A group of ladies from the socially and economically disadvantaged Chintsa East township, sew and distribute washable sanitary pads. These critical health and hygiene solutions help girls stay in school, breaking down a significant barrier to their education.These "Dignity Kits", gifted ...