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A 35 Year Reflection

A 35-YEAR REFECTION OF DRILLINGby co-founder Caron RossiterAs we look back on the 35 years and where we came from, it might come as a surprise to some that Dave Rossiter first started with Ground Mechanics in 1980. It was then in 1989 when Dave bought out the partners, became the sole owner, and renamed the company Geomechanics. 35 Years later, and I am so proud when I look bac ...

September 2024 | Newsletter

September 2024 | Newsletter In this issue, we look at the following: Sonic & in-situ testing on tailings A 35 year reflection of drilling Electra Mining 2024 | Connections made to last Suicide awareness | A healthy, happy mind To read the full edition, ...

African Angels | Days for Girls

African Angels, Days for Girls is an organisation dedicated to bettering the lives of women. A group of ladies from the socially and economically disadvantaged Chintsa East township, sew and distribute washable sanitary pads. These critical health and hygiene solutions help girls stay in school, breaking down a significant barrier to their education.These "Dignity Kits", gifted ...

August 2024 | Newsletter

Catch up on the latest news and updates in this month's GeoGroup newsletter.What's happening: Environment First: East London Geotechnical Investigation Our New Comacchio GEO 405 Rotary Core and Percussion Combination Rig Our Partnership | Saudi Arabia Women's Day Donation | African Angels, Days for Girls Want to read more? ...

Nelson Mandela Day Community Outreach

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 ...

Continuous Risk Assessment Training

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 ...

July 2024 | Newsletter

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 ...

Covers and Cans 2024!

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 ...

June 2024 | Newsletter

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 ...

May 2024 | Newsletter

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, ...