Geomech Africa

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 ...

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.

This month, we welcomed our new custom-built CPT rig, the Bumblebee Marooka Track-Based CPT-150. Designed and assembled by our in-house workshop team.This Marooka track-based CPT rig has been modified with a cab for a driver, and to accommodate a CPTu mast. This rig offers extended outriggers for better precision in tougher conditions. Fitted with a Pagani 150 mast. ...

Our March newsletter is now available online. In this issue, we look at: Success Story: GMU Completes Geotechnical Surveys for Kingfisher Feederline Project New to CPTu Testing: The Bumblebee Marooka Track-Based CPT-150 Branch Focus: Geomechanics Uganda LIV Lanseria Community Outreach ...

OUR CAPE TOWN BRANCH: DELIVERING EXPERTISE IN GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONSEstablished in 2017 and led by Brett Mannix, our Cape Town branch is a trusted partner for geotechnical investigations throughout the Western Cape. We have a proven track record of success on diverse projects, from inland developments to coastal endeavours.Our team has played a key role in major projects, ...

Following the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, the Geomechanics team were invited by Dave Dodd of The MSA Group to deliver a 2-day training session to a group of geologists visiting from the Middle East. The focus of the lectures was on training geologists on the various exploration drilling practices.KEY TOPICS COVERED INCLUDED: Project planning and pricing: This s ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Success Story: Triumphs in Rehabilitating Chapman's Peak Drive Extensometer Exploration Training: Drilling & Geologists Branch Focus: Western Cape Province Human Rights Day ...

GeoGroup and its companies are committed to the following Code of Ethics.WHEREVER WE OPERATE WE WILL:Develop, implement and maintain management systems for health, safety and the environment that are consistent with internationally recognised standards which enable us to: Identify, assess and manage risks to employees, contractors and the environment. Strive to achieve lead ...