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The Benefits of Sonic Drilling

With over 35 years of experience, GeoGroup has established itself as a leading force in the drilling industry across Southern Africa. Always at the forefront of innovation, we first integrated sonic drilling into our portfolio in 2013. This cutting-edge technique has since transformed how we explore and understand the ground beneath us, bringing unparalleled efficiency and accu ...

Master Challenging Urban Terrain

In the demanding world of geotechnical engineering, ensuring the long-term stability of slopes and underlying ground is paramount, particularly when urban development encroaches on naturally unstable areas. Our team recently completed a critical project in the Western Cape province, demonstrating our expertise in challenging drilling and installation scenarios to facilitate ong ...

SA Geotechnical Conference 2025

GeoGroup was proud to be well-represented at the 2nd South African Geotechnical Conference, hosted by SAICE's Geotechnical Division under the auspices of the ISSMGE. Our dedicated exhibiting team was on hand, ready to engage and answer questions, making valuable connections throughout the event.Meldt van Spuy, our CPTu manager, found the conference sessions incredibly insightfu ...

June 2025 | Newsletter

In this issue, we look at the following: De-aeration equipment | NEW SERVICE South African Geotechnical Conference 2025 Employee of the month PETS Jhb Donation Read the full newsletter ...

Now Streaming - Difficult Access Locations

At GeoGroup, we understand that the earth holds its secrets in diverse and often challenging locations. While some might see difficult terrain as an obstacle, we see it as a call to innovation and unwavering commitment. Our past and present projects have truly put our ingenuity and resilience to the test. Imagine disassembling a drill rig piece by piece, airlifting it into the ...

N2 Umgeni Interchange Geotech. Investigation

N2 UMGENI INTERCHANGE GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION: A Commitment to Community and ExcellenceThe geotechnical investigation for the N2 Umgeni Interchange to south of the Mount Edgecombe interchange was a comprehensive undertaking, encompassing a significant scope of work. The project involved the completion of 228 boreholes, totalling an impressive 4709 metres drilled using six ri ...

May 2025 | Newsletter

In this issue, we look at the following: N2 Umgeni interchange geotechnical investigation Difficult access locations Employee of the month Workers' Day appreciation To read the full edition, ...

In the media | SAICE: Geotechnical Engineering

Catch us in the latest SAICE Civil Engineering Magazine. This edition focuses on Geotechnical Engineering. To read the full publication, click the link below. ...

Combined Innovation on TSF

In a demonstration of successful group collaboration and technical proficiency, Geomech Africa and Terra Monitoring collaborated on a turnkey solution project for a major tailings storage facility (TSF) in South Africa.Geomech Africa expertly prepared the groundwork, undertaking their comprehensive geotechnical investigation across 22 locations using rotary core and sonic drill ...

April 2025 | Newsletter

Catch up on the latest news at GeoGroup. In this edition, we look at: Combined innovation on TSF Employee of the month NEW SERVICE: De-airing equipment In the media: SAICE Geotechnical Engineering To read the full edition ...