Industry leaders in geotechnical design and management of mining excavations
PSM is an Australian firm of over 180 highly-qualified multidisciplinary engineers and specialists who have been providing leading geotechnical and water services since 1993. Throughout these 30+ years, our mining consultants have partnered with both governments and private businesses to optimise the output of mining projects of all sizes.
The experience of our mining engineers reflects the diversity of the mining industry. No matter whether you are looking to enhance the efficiency of your mining operations or are involved in the design and construction of a mine, our mining consultants can employ advanced technology and industry best practices to identify practical solutions to your unique problem.
Geotechnical Engineering services to assist mine planning and mining engineering include:
- Open pit and underground mine design
- Mine closure
- Analysis including 2D and 3D limit equilibrium and finite element modelling
- Interpretation of displacement monitoring
- Operational support
- Management of unstable slopes
- Dewatering and depressurisation
Sound and practical designs based on rigorous geotechnical models and advanced modelling techniques to optimise mining outcomes.
CAPABILITIES
OPEN CUT
UNDERGROUND
MINE CLOSURE
DEWATERING AND DEPRESSURISATION
OPEN CUT
Practical, customised geotechnical mining solutions for viable operations and optimum mining outcomes:
- Site investigation with a focus on pit slope requirements
- Development of accurate geotechnical models
- Soil and rock engineering
- Stability analyses and slope design
- Assessment of probability and risk
- Assessment of interaction between open pit and infrastructure or underground mine
- Slope remediation
- Monitoring of pit slope
- Design, monitoring and remediation of waste dumps
- Dewatering and depressurisation of pit slope
- Investigation and design of mine infrastructure foundations.
UNDERGROUND
Efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to ground conditions:
- Concept development
- Feasibility studies
- Risk-based underground access and extraction design
- Rock interpretation and mechanics
- Operational support
- Identification of potential large failure mechanisms and systematic issues
- Reviews and site visits.
MINE CLOSURE
A multi-disciplinary approach to all technical aspects of mine closure:
- Complex closure issues or investigations
- Surface water management
- Final pit wall stability and earth works
- Hazard and risk assessments
- Post-mining land use
- Mine waste management and containment systems.
DEWATERING AND DEPRESSURISATION
Cost-effective and viable solutions to manage groundwater and maintain excavation stability:
- Water control and hydrogeological assessment
- Baseline studies
- Groundwater supply investigations
- Groundwater-surface water studies
- Numerical groundwater flow and transport modelling
- Management and monitoring plans
- Aquifer interface evaluation
- Auditing and due diligence.
Work with engineers and consultants who are committed to providing industry leading geotechnical mining solutions
Successful mining ultimately relies on the knowledge that informs its operations. Unearth practical insights into your existing mine or mining design and construction project with PSM’s leading mining consultancy services. Our engineers and engineering geologists consultants have worked across the globe to deliver comprehensive strategic advice on water and geotechnical engineering for mining projects of all sizes. While working alongside your organisation, PSM’s team of expert mining advisors can actively optimise the return on investment for your project by employing sophisticated technologies, current research and industry insights. From independent audits to design services, our mining consultants offer a knowledgeable perspective that organisations can use to ensure safety and maximise output.
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Our team has extensive capabilities to provide solutions for complex problems. Reach out today to find out how we can help.
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