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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 ...

SEE YOU AT ELECTRA MINING AFRICA 2024!We're thrilled to announce that we'll be exhibiting at this year's Electra Mining Africa Expo at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg! As returning participants, we're excited to reconnect with industry leaders and forge new partnerships.Electra Mining is the platform showcasing Southern Africa's manufacturing prowess across various sect ...

BRANCH FOCUS: EASTERN CAPEWe're thrilled to highlight the achievements of our Eastern Cape branch, established in 2010! Since then, under the leadership of Director Barry Kruger, the team has tackled nearly 50 projects across the region. Their expertise extends both on land and offshore, playing a key role in local success stories.2023 saw a major highlight with Barry Kruger le ...

TANZANIA CPTu TESTING & SONIC DRILLINGGeomechanics (Pty) Ltd. successfully completed a combined CPTu and Sonic drilling investigation in Tanzania.  This project required a multifaceted approach, including targeted soil sampling using both MOSTAP and Shelby techniques.The team encountered unforeseen hard layers during drilling, creating some challenges in conducting the CPTu ...

June 2024 | Newsletter In this issue, we look at the following: Tanzania CPTu Testing & Sonic Drilling Branch Focus | East London Electra Mining Africa 2024 Covers and Cans Follow the link below to read it now ...