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Our recent partnership with Asbar, a subsidiary of Technology Experts Co. is one of our major milestones for this year. By partnering with Asbar, we are able to offer a combined and comprehensive suite of services that can significantly benefit projects in Saudi Arabia. Our combined expertise covers a wide range of geotechnical and environmental disciplines. Below is a list of ...

INTRODUCING THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE GEOGROUP FLEET!The Comacchio GEO 405 drill rig, is a hydraulic crawler-mounted combination drill rig for exploration and geotechnical drilling. The combination drill head allows for rotary core, percussion and RC percussion drilling and is fitted with an automatic SPT hammer. ...

Geomech Africa recently successfully completed a demanding geotechnical investigation drilling project in East London, South Africa. The scope of work included drilling a total of 13 boreholes, including seven vertical holes, three inclined holes at 45 degrees, and three inclined holes at 60 degrees. The project was executed throughout the month of June 2024. Executing this pr ...

Catch up on the latest news and updates in this month's GeoGroup newsletter.What's happening: Environment First: East London Geotechnical Investigation Our New Comacchio GEO 405 Rotary Core and Percussion Combination Rig Our Partnership | Saudi Arabia Women's Day Donation | African Angels, Days for Girls Want to read more? ...

The staff at GeoGroup recently held their annual Covers and Cans winter drive, focusing on collecting essential items for those who are in need. This year, the drive focussed on collecting blankets, non-perishable food items, clothes, nappies, and hygiene products.The generosity of our staff and company resulted in donations to two incredible organizations: LIV Lanseria and Bab ...

At the GeoGroup, we understand the inherent risks involved across all the different services we offer. Even more so, we are committed to providing our staff with the tools and knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently. That's why we recently conducted annual refresher training on Continuous Risk Assessment (CRA).What is CRA Training?CRA training equips our drillers and ...

Understanding the stability of the underlying soil is paramount to various projects in the mining and civils sectors as well as in construction. This is where electronic vane shear testing (eVST) comes in. It's a valuable technique for measuring a soil's undrained shear strength, a key indicator of its ability to resist deformation without drainage.eVST employs a four-bladed va ...

Geomech Africa was recently contracted to conduct a geotechnical investigation of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at a mine in South Africa. The project involved a combination of in-situ testing and core drilling to assess the subsurface conditions.Scope of Work CPTu testing and dissipation tests at 15 locations. Rotary core drilling (RC drilling) at 13 locations, with co ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Geotechnical Investigations on Tailings Electronic Vein Shear Testing (eVST) Continuous Risk Assessment Training Covers and Cans Winter Drive To read the full publication ...

The winter chill is upon us, and for many families in our communities, staying warm and fed can be a real struggle.This year, we're holding our annual Covers & Cans winter drive, focusing on collecting essential items for those in need. We're not just collecting blankets and canned food (although those are vital too!), we're reaching out to various sanctuaries to ensure eve ...