Geotechnical & Mine Seismicity

Geotechnical hazards pose one of the most significant risks to underground hard-rock mining operations.

At BESTECH, we leverage innovative tools and analysis techniques to propel mines to the forefront of digitization and geotechnical data collection.

Working directly with mine site personnel, we dive deep into the data to develop and implement comprehensive geotechnical and seismic risk management plans. Our technical experts deliver customized training programs and services to address the unique challenges of deep and high-stress mining.

Qualifications

Field Visits, Data Collection, and Processing
  • Geotechnical drilling/ logging
  • Field and geotechnical data collection
  • RQD data assessment and analysis
Geology and Structure
  • Major geological unit
  • Major structural domain (dike, fault, etc.)
Stress Management
  • Far-field stresses, measurements and estimations
  • Stress loading and numerical modelling
  • Stress management
  • Mining sequence analysis and optimization
Stope Stability
  • Stope wall stability
  • Stope size
  • Dilution assessments
Instrumentation
  • MPBX, extensometer, slough meter, etc.
  • Lidar scanning
Ground Control
  • Static and dynamic ground support design
  • Ground support product QA/ QC
  • Installation support evaluation (inspection and rehab)
Backfill
  • Backfill design
  • Design through backfill
  • Ground support through backfill
  • Backfill QA/ QC
Mine Seismicity
  • Seismic system design and auditing
  • Seismic data QA/ QC
  • Retrospective analysis
  • Re-entry protocol development and review
  • Detailed numerical model calibration and auditing
  • Reporting
Seismic Hazard Mapping
  • Seismic Excavation Hazard Maps (SEHM)
  • Seismic Response Hazard Maps (SRHM)
  • mXrap grid-based and hazard assessment apps
Training and Awareness
  • Training for engineers, technologists, and underground personnel
  • Active ground awareness
  • Mine seismicity and data analysis
  • mXrap use and customization (basic to advanced)
Projects

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Company:Vale Project:Power Systems

2019-03-07 19:59:42

Power System Studies

Company:Calabrian Corporation Project:Mechanical

2017-03-07 20:35:43

SO2 Clean Production Facility EPCM Design and Build

Company:Vale Project:Power Systems

2017-03-07 19:55:55

Copper Cliff No.4 Substation Replacement FEL 3 Study and Detailed Engineering

Company:Glencore Project:Mining

2017-03-07 17:16:28

Business Intelligence Program for Glencore Sudbury INO

Company:KGHM Project:Power Systems

2016-03-07 17:08:37

Victoria Mine Power Infrastructure Project

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2016-03-07 17:05:50

Stench Gas System Design for Coleman and Fraser Mines

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2016-03-07 16:31:04

Fraser Mine, Surface Fans Detailed Engineering

Company:Vale Project:Mechanical

2015-03-07 20:33:29

Totten Mine, Underground Process Water Improvements Study and Design

Company:North American Palladium Project:Mechanical

2015-03-07 17:20:08

Lac Des Iles Mine, Dewatering System Design Detailed Engineering

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2015-03-07 17:18:32

Business Objects Reporting for Glencore Sudbury INO

Company:EAD Project:Structural

2015-03-07 17:14:47

OSB Plant to Wood Pelletizer Conversion

Company:Alamos Gold Project:Mining

2015-03-07 17:13:52

Young Davidson, Ventilation Engineering Studies

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2014-03-07 20:30:52

Totten Mine Network Technical Engineering Support

Company:Vale Project:Power Systems

2014-03-07 19:58:29

Copper Cliff No.6 and No.8 Substation Replacement, FEL 1, 2, and 3 Studies

Company:Vale Project:Mining

2014-03-07 17:21:32

CCNR, Pellet Decomposer Controls

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2013-03-07 17:12:23

Overflow Automation Support Projects for Nickel Refinery and Stobie Mine

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2013-03-07 17:11:25

Clarabelle Mill PO Dump Valve Automation

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2013-03-07 16:28:18

Pipe Slinging Device Design for Cameco’s Cigar Lake Mine

Company:Vale Project:Mining

2012-03-07 17:07:35

General Offices, PCN Security Reparations

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2012-03-07 16:26:16

High-availability Network Topology Project for Mine Site

Company:Glencore Project:Mining

2011-03-07 16:27:23

Wireless Upgrade Security Enhancements

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2010-03-07 16:10:05

Smelter Compressed Air Upgrades

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2010-03-07 16:09:08

Totten Mine, Underground Wireless

Company:Vale Project:Power Systems

2010-03-07 16:07:27

Energy Efficiency Projects Preliminary Detailed Engineering

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2009-03-07 16:04:38

Custom Feed Calciner Plant

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2009-03-07 16:03:25

VCS Integration at Coleman Mine

Company:Glencore Project:Mechanical

2008-03-07 15:59:36

Surface Intake Fan Installation at Nickel Rim South

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2007-03-07 16:01:17

Smelter Process Water Upgrades

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2007-03-07 15:57:29

Converter Controls and Remote Operations at Xstrata Nickel

Company:Vale Project:Process Control & Automation

2007-03-07 15:55:09

Smelter Roasters No.2, No.3, & No.4 Upgrades

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2005-03-07 15:51:02

Custom Feed Calciner Plant for Xstrata Nickel

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2004-03-07 15:44:33

7.5 MW Cooling Plant at Kidd Mine

Company:Glencore Project:Process Control & Automation

2002-02-26 19:56:23

Kidd Mine, Detailed Engineering Automation

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Laura Brown

Laura Brown

Specialist Engineer (Mining and Seismicity)