Electronic vane shear testing (eVST) is an in-situ geotechnical method used to determine the undrained and remoulded shear strength of cohesive soils such as soft clays, silts, and cohesive mine tailings. It provides a rapid, low-disturbance alternative to laboratory testing, making it valuable for foundation design, slope stability analysis, and geotechnical site characterisat ...
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October employee of the month
It is with great pleasure that we announce the October Employee of the Month, Kenneth Gededzha. Since joining the group in 2022, Kenneth has shown exceptional growth from being a drill rig operator to stepping up as a Forman, and now fulfilling the role of Supervisor and managing an entire site by himself.We are extremely proud of your contribution to the team. Congratulations, ...
Office Spring hike and picnic
One of the grand events we always look forward to every year is the GeoGroup Spring Hike and Picnic. Not only do we enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air, we seize this opportunity to break away from office life and get connected. Our office crew split up into two groups, one followed the casual 5km trail while the others felt more of a challenge was in order and tackled the 10k ...
CPT Testing for tailings facility design | Malawi
Geomechanics was tasked with conducting Cone Penetration Testing (CPTu) at a mine, located about 60 kilometres north of Lilongwe, Malawi. The work formed part of the geotechnical investigation for the design of a new tailings facility. In total, our team completed over 500 metres of CPTu testing and 4,100 minutes of dissipation tests across 41 test positions.The project kicked ...
October 2025 | Newsletter
In this issue, we look at the following: CPT Testing for tailings facility design | Malawi eVST: Electronic vane shear testing October employee of the month Office Spring hike and picnic To read the publication, ...
Employee of the Month
SEPTEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Msawenkosi "Mzambia" MdubekiWe are very excited to announce our September Employee of the Month, Mzambia Mdubeki. Mzambia has been with the company for an amazing 19 years, and is one of our seasoned operators. One thing is certain: this guy knows his stuff on a drill rig. A fun fact about Mzambia is that he was awarded this nickname for being a ...
Donating Trees for a Good Cause
What better way to celebrate spring this year! As many may or may not know, September 1-7 is known and celebrated in South Africa as Arbour Week. We take some time to focus on the importance of trees for environmental sustainability and community well-being. During this week, people are encouraged to plant indigenous trees, care for vegetation, and participate in community "gre ...
The power of multi-point borehole extensometers
At Terra Monitoring, we take pride in delivering world-class geotechnical instrumentation solutions that support safe, efficient, and informed decision-making in critical infrastructure projects. We specialise in providing reliable monitoring systems that give our clients the data they need to protect people and assets, and to ensure the long-term success of their projects.Unlo ...
Combined Geotechnical Investigation on a Tailings Facility
Geomech Africa successfully completed a complex CPTu testing and VWP installation project for the tailings facility at Tronox Fairbreeze Mine in the KZN province in South Africa, delivering exceptional results efficiently, safely, and innovatively. Using CPTu data, engineers from SRK Consulting identified the optimal locations for installing Vibrating Wire Piezometers (VWPs). H ...
Celebrating Heritage
Heritage Day in South Africa is so much more than just another public holiday. While many of us know it as National Braai Day, it's a day that truly celebrates the colourful tapestry of our nation. We are so incredibly fortunate to live in a country where so many cultures join together in a beautiful, everyday unity.On this day, we remember our roots, our traditions, and where ...
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