Geomech Africa

GeoGroup regularly undertakes vital geotechnical and exploration assignments in some of Southern Africa's most extreme and remote locations. These challenging projects often require deploying drilling rigs and crews far from established cities, towns, and villages. Successfully navigating this process begins long before the first hole is drilled, demanding meticulous logistical ...

The GeoGroup recently concluded a highly successful participation in the African Exploration Showcase, cementing our commitment to the future of mineral exploration across the continent. The event proved to be an invaluable platform for the GeoGroup team to engage with the various key figures within the industry. A key takeaway from the showcase was the opportunity to broaden ...

In this issue, we look at the following: African Exploration Showcase Remote camps | Setting up for success Employee of the month Office year-end teambuilding Movember To read the entire newsletter ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Combined Geotechnical Investigation on a Tailings Facility Terra Monitoring: The power of multi-point borehole extensometers Employee of the Month Arbour Week | Donating trees for a good cause Celebrating Heritage To read the full edition, ...

The latest edition of the GeoGroup newsletter is now available online. In this issue, we look at: GM Uganda paves the way for Tilenga oil production In-situ testing: SCPT testing Employee of the month Women's Day outreach To read the full publication, ...

With over 35 years of experience, GeoGroup has established itself as a leading force in the drilling industry across Southern Africa. Always at the forefront of innovation, we first integrated sonic drilling into our portfolio in 2013. This cutting-edge technique has since transformed how we explore and understand the ground beneath us, bringing unparalleled efficiency and accu ...

In the demanding world of geotechnical engineering, ensuring the long-term stability of slopes and underlying ground is paramount, particularly when urban development encroaches on naturally unstable areas. Our team recently completed a critical project in the Western Cape province, demonstrating our expertise in challenging drilling and installation scenarios to facilitate ong ...