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July 2023 | Newsletter

Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Geotechnical Investigation for Dam Wall Repairs Difficult Drilling Access About Electronic Vane Shear Testing Nelson Mandela Month | PETS Jhb To read all the articles, ...

Team Empowerment Through Safety

Over the past few weeks, our teams have received extensive training on health and safety in the workplace. The OHS Act (Occupational Health and Safety) requires that staff members within the workplace are selected and legally appointed as safety representatives. It is their responsibility to monitor and assist the company in ensuring that the workplace remains safe and that any ...

About Mostap Sampling

First introduced by the GeoGroup as a service in 2017, MOSTAP soil sampling is a fixed-piston sampler which minimises soil disturbance and is able to obtain undisturbed samples of various diameters at any given depth. MOSTAP soil sampling involves driving a steel sampler into the ground using a standard CPT pusher rig. Once at the target depth, the MOSTAP is activated allowing ...

Wireless Systems Integration for Geotechnical Monitoring

Monitoring of tailings facilities will always play a vital role in the safety of waste management at mines. More so, the importance of fully functional readout units and accurate data regarding the health of the waste storage facility can mean the difference between safe and unsafe operations.In early 2023, the Terra Monitoring team were contracted to assess and evaluate the in ...

June 2023 | Newsletter

Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Wireless Systems Integration for Geotechnical Monitoring About Mostap Sampling Team Empowerment Through Safety Nelson Mandela Day To read the full newsletter, ...

Covers & Cans | Winter Donations

Firstly, we would like to thank everyone for their generous contribution towards our "Covers and Cans" winter drive this year. We were able to donate various food items, blankets and medical supplies to both Resthaven Ministries and Frida Hartley Women's Shelter.It's always a big honour for us to be part of these facilities that offer safety, shelter and meals to those who are ...

In-Situ Testing Services

GeoGroup offers a variety of In-Situ testing services: Each of these methods provides unique information about the soil or rock being tested, such as its strength, stiffness, and compressibility.In-situ testing is particularly useful in situations where obtaining soil or rock samples are difficult or nearly impossible, such as in deep foundations or underwater structures. By ...

Investigate the Geotechnical Properties on Tailings

In July of 2022, Geomech Africa set out to conduct a geotechnical investigation in Rustenburg at a tailing facility in the North-West Province, in South Africa. The investigation included CPTu testing, S-CPTu testing and MOSTAP soil sampling. The testing was performed to assess the stability of the tailing facilities and determine the geotechnical properties of the material. Th ...

May 2023 | Newsletter

Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Investigate the Geotechnical Properties on Tailings | Success Story In-Situ Testing Services Covers & Cans | Winter Donations Youth Day 2023 To read the full newsletter, ...

Good Vibrations | Sonic Drilling

Over the years, sonic drilling has continued to evolve, with improvements in vibration frequency, power output, and drill bit design. Today, sonic drilling is a widely used technique for a range of drilling applications, from mineral exploration and geotechnical surveys to environmental monitoring and geothermal energy production. Its advantages over conventional drilling metho ...