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Mining Technical Services

Determination & Persistence

With our combination of knowledge and experience, our technical team can provide the determination and persistence your operation needs to thrive in the tough times as well as the good. Our services include geotechnical and geological mapping, strata hazard identification and preparing reports that can assist in the mine planning process.

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Geological Mapping & Support Auditing

Regular development mapping and support auditing is critical in ensuring geological hazards are reported in a timely manner and ensuring they are effectively controlled.

Geological and geotechnical logging and sampling in accordance with AS 1726:2017 and CoalLog
Field geomechanical testing (point load, DCP, field slaking, swelling, dispersion, pocket penetrometer, torvane)
Management of laboratory soil testing programmes (Atterberg limits, particle size distribution, CBR, soil triaxial)
Management of laboratory rock testing programmes (UCS, Hoek triaxial, Brazilian tensile strength, CERCHAR, slake durability)
Geotechnical supervision of test pit excavation, drilling, shaft construction
Geotechnical and hydrogeological instrumentation installation and monitoring

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Development Fault Drivage

When a development unit encounters adverse geological conditions or structured strata — our people can provide your technical services team a clearer picture of the situation. With a clearer picture there comes confidence.

Accurate fault analysis providing detailed representation of intersected fault structures
Improved assessments in the length of grading sequences to minimise stone dilution
Informed choices about mine development based on real-world geological information

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Longwall Fault Drivage — Planning

From interpreting the existing modelled and real-world data to producing detailed drawing documents — we have the planning processes covered. The services we provide during a longwall's planning stage are extensive.

Generation of proposed longwall flight plans and advising technical leadership on mining horizons
Regular mapping and inspection reports throughout the fault drivage process
Cross section profiles, longwall stance diagrams and supporting documentation

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Longwall Fault Drivage — Operations

We are in constant contact with the longwall operations team throughout the entire fault drivage process. This guarantees an effective information flow and a safe and productive longwall panel.

Generation of proposed longwall flight plans for efficient and safe coal extraction
Regular mapping and inspection reports throughout the fault drivage process
Cross section profiles, longwall stance diagrams and operational support

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Mining Technical Services

Andrew Seccombe

Technical Manager & Associate