Geomechanics

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

GeoGroup was proud to be well-represented at the 2nd South African Geotechnical Conference, hosted by SAICE's Geotechnical Division under the auspices of the ISSMGE. Our dedicated exhibiting team was on hand, ready to engage and answer questions, making valuable connections throughout the event.Meldt van Spuy, our CPTu manager, found the conference sessions incredibly insightfu ...

In this issue, we look at the following: De-aeration equipment | NEW SERVICE South African Geotechnical Conference 2025 Employee of the month PETS Jhb Donation Read the full newsletter ...