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
2019-03-07 19:59:42
Power System Studies
2017-03-07 20:35:43
SO2 Clean Production Facility EPCM Design and Build
2017-03-07 19:55:55
Copper Cliff No.4 Substation Replacement FEL 3 Study and Detailed Engineering
2017-03-07 17:16:28
Business Intelligence Program for Glencore Sudbury INO
2016-03-07 17:08:37
Victoria Mine Power Infrastructure Project
2016-03-07 17:05:50
Stench Gas System Design for Coleman and Fraser Mines
2016-03-07 16:31:04
Fraser Mine, Surface Fans Detailed Engineering
2015-03-07 20:33:29
Totten Mine, Underground Process Water Improvements Study and Design
2015-03-07 17:20:08
Lac Des Iles Mine, Dewatering System Design Detailed Engineering
2015-03-07 17:18:32
Business Objects Reporting for Glencore Sudbury INO
2015-03-07 17:14:47
OSB Plant to Wood Pelletizer Conversion
2015-03-07 17:13:52
Young Davidson, Ventilation Engineering Studies
2014-03-07 20:30:52
Totten Mine Network Technical Engineering Support
2014-03-07 19:58:29
Copper Cliff No.6 and No.8 Substation Replacement, FEL 1, 2, and 3 Studies
2014-03-07 17:21:32
CCNR, Pellet Decomposer Controls
2013-03-07 17:12:23
Overflow Automation Support Projects for Nickel Refinery and Stobie Mine
2013-03-07 17:11:25
Clarabelle Mill PO Dump Valve Automation
2013-03-07 16:28:18
Pipe Slinging Device Design for Cameco’s Cigar Lake Mine
2012-03-07 17:07:35
General Offices, PCN Security Reparations
2012-03-07 16:26:16
High-availability Network Topology Project for Mine Site
2011-03-07 16:27:23
Wireless Upgrade Security Enhancements
2010-03-07 16:10:05
Smelter Compressed Air Upgrades
2010-03-07 16:09:08
Totten Mine, Underground Wireless
2010-03-07 16:07:27
Energy Efficiency Projects Preliminary Detailed Engineering
2009-03-07 16:04:38
Custom Feed Calciner Plant
2009-03-07 16:03:25
VCS Integration at Coleman Mine
2008-03-07 15:59:36
Surface Intake Fan Installation at Nickel Rim South
2007-03-07 16:01:17
Smelter Process Water Upgrades
2007-03-07 15:57:29
Converter Controls and Remote Operations at Xstrata Nickel
2007-03-07 15:55:09
Smelter Roasters No.2, No.3, & No.4 Upgrades
2005-03-07 15:51:02
Custom Feed Calciner Plant for Xstrata Nickel
2004-03-07 15:44:33
7.5 MW Cooling Plant at Kidd Mine
2002-02-26 19:56:23
Kidd Mine, Detailed Engineering Automation
OUR SME
Laura Brown
Specialist Engineer (Mining and Seismicity)