Geotechnical Investigations

Understanding the ground beneath our feet is crucial, especially when dealing with complex environments like mine waste dams. CPTu (Piezocone penetration Testing) offers a robust and efficient way to investigate soil conditions within these structures, providing a wealth of information that can significantly impact safety and long-term stability.Why Choose CPTu Testing?Detailed ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Terra Monitoring: Experienced in underground monitoring In-situ Testing: CPTu Employee of the month Valentine's day Read the full edition here: ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Happy new Year! | What's ahead in 2025 Year-end celebrations We are here to assist To read the full edition, ...

Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Happy Holidays! Newsworthy stories from this year Christmas Donation for the elderly | Resthaven Ministries To read the full publication, ...

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.View the full rig brochure here. ...

Geomech Africa completed a project in the KwaZulu-Natal town of Piet Retief, which involved the drilling of six boreholes around a dam to conduct Lugeon testing and install standpipe piezometers. The primary goal of the project was to assess the rate of water seepage through the soil surrounding the dam. Each borehole, ranging from 22 to 38 meters in depth, required an average ...

In this issue, we look at the following: In-situ testing in Piet Retief 35-Years of excellence | Now to the future Equipment highlight | Comacchio GEO 405 Breast cancer awareness | Prevention and screening brunch Read the full edition, ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Chapman's Peak geotechnical investigation 35-Years of excellence | How it started The importance of site assessments "Goodbye", dear friend | Abram Motsepe Read the full edition, ...

GeoGroup and Terra Monitoring recently participated in the highly successful Electra Mining Africa expo 2024, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from the 2nd to the 6th of September. The event proved to be a valuable platform for networking and business development.Our team had the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of individuals, including potential clients and new ...

On May 20, 2024, Elijah Mahlangu, GeoGroup Supervisor, and his team embarked on a geotechnical investigation at a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Contracted by Anglo American, the team was tasked with geotechnical drilling (using Sonic Drilling), Dames and Moore sampling, electronic vane shear testing (eVST), and the installation of ShapeArray ...