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The Geomechanics group is excited to announce our expansion into Saudi Arabia! Director Barry Kruger and Marketing Specialist Caroline Kruger recently met with our hosts and co-partner, Asbar, a subsidiary of Technology Experts Company to connect with potential clients and promote our combined services. We've already made valuable connections and look forward to building strong ...

When building on, or interacting with the ground, understanding its geotechnical properties is crucial. Enter the flat plate dilatometer (DMT) and seismic dilatometer (SDMT) tests - two in-situ techniques that geotechnical engineers use to assess soil behaviour.DMT is a stainless-steel blade with a flat circular steel membrane that is advanced, into the soil, using a standard C ...

Led by the experienced Dries de Beer, our KwaZulu-Natal branch has carved a path of success since its inception in 2013. With a commitment to quality assurance and health and safety, they've tackled 70 projects and collaborated with 26 prestigious clients, including industry giants like Transnet, SANRAL, and Airports Company South Africa. Dries and his team have a deep underst ...

Geomech Africa was recently contracted for a project on a tailings facility in South Africa. The project involved conducting 21 CPTu tests in November of 2023, to determine ideal drill locations, and then drilling these boreholes and installing a monitoring system to assess the stability of the dam embankments.PROJECT DETAILS:Equipment: Colossal CPT-150, YWE D90 drill rig.Drill ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Drilling & Instrumentation Installation Collaboration Branch Focus | KwaZulu-Natal Tech Focus | Dilatometer & Seismic DMT New Ventures | Saudi Arabia To read the full edition, ...

We've always been passionate about protecting our planet, a legacy and mandate left in our care by the late Dave Rossiter, founder of the GeoGroup. That's why we're actively planting trees to reduce our carbon footprint. Every tree counts - together we can make a HUGE leap towards a healthier planet!Even though Earth Day was celebrated on the 22nd of April, we can still take th ...

GEOMECHANICS BOTSWANAEstablished in 2023, Geomechanics Botswana marked a significant step forward, bringing our total branch count to a strong seven: four in South Africa, one in Uganda, one in Sweden, and most recently, one in Botswana. Geomechanics Botswana is dedicated to providing exceptional geotechnical and exploration drilling services across the country. We offer: G ...

The Secon Compact Sonic Crawler is a sonic and rotary core combination drill rig. Designed with mobility and safety in mind, this crawler-mounted rig can easily reach any destination. Equipped with a dual head mast, the operator can seamlessly transition between both Sonic and Rotary Core drilling methods.

The Secon is fitted with a wireless remote control system connected to two remotes which the operators can use to drill and mobilise the rig remotely.

Terra Monitoring was recently featured in the Mining Weekly publication. This article highlights the tailings storage facilities (TSFs) industry and how it's embracing new technological advancements to ensure these facilities are safe and environmentally sustainable.This article explores the challenges and trends in TSF management, including the importance of cloud-based data s ...