GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Providing Mining Solutions in all types of ground conditions globally
MEC specialises in providing tailored mining solutions across diverse ground conditions globally. Our team of skilled geotechnical engineers, backed by extensive on-site experience, are recognised leaders in their field.
With expertise in both open pit and underground environments, we’ve delivered solutions across a range of commodities and ground stress conditions. Working closely with our mining engineers and consultants, our geotechnical experts craft safe, cost-effective, and practical mining designs and recommendations.
From site characterisation to geotechnical risk management and monitoring solutions, our team develops comprehensive programs aimed at minimising risks and optimising operations. We offer operational support and training at all levels, leveraging our extensive consulting skills to benefit clients.
Through the utilisation of MEC’s collaborative experience, advanced software, and efficient processes, we consistently deliver value-adding outcomes for our clients.
Our Geotechnical engineering expertise
- Site Operational Secondments for Underground and Open Pit
- Site Procedure and Process Development and Optimisation
- Establishment and auditing of Geotechnical Management Plans and critical standards
- Studies (Bankable, Feasibility etc)
Independent Technical Audits and Peer Review - Geotechnical Data Collection, Validation and Analysis
- Rockmass Characterisation and Domaining
- Pit Slope Design and Stability Analysis including Underground Interactions
- Underground Design and Stability Analysis including Stopes, Shafts,
Portals and Boxcuts - Ground Support Design and Optimisation including Site Trials and QAQC Programs
- Backfill Design, Stability Assessments, Instrumentation and QAQC Programs
- Instrumentation, Seismic System and Monitoring Program Design and Analysis
- Geotechnical Performance Review, Optimisation, Failure Investigations and Strategic Guidance
- Contractor Management, Drilling Program Management
- Numerical Modelling
- Stability Assessment of Natural Slopes and Waste Dumps
- Geotechnical Staff Training and Mentoring, Ground Awareness and Hazard Training
- Closure Design and Assessments