Results
Completed ahead of schedule despite extreme weather delays and flooding
Restored access to quarantined ore body, enabling production to resume sooner than anticipated
Delivered a robust stabilisation system tailored to the mine’s unique ground and climate conditions
Demonstrated Geovert’s capability to mobilise internationally and execute technically complex solutions under severe operating constraints
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Solution
Adopted a systematic top-down stabilisation approach across three high benches
Conducted manual scaling to remove loose rock and make work areas safe before anchoring
Installed Ischebeck TITAN hollow bar rock bolts, using grout sock technology to mitigate grout loss in voided zones
Applied Geobrugg TECCO G65/4 mesh on the middle bench for additional stability
Deployed specialist rope access teams with engineered fall protection systems to safely operate in the steep environment
Maintained strict sequencing and risk management processes to protect crews while ensuring steady progress
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Challenges
Extreme continental climate, with temperatures dropping to -20°C during mobilisation and flash flooding mid-project
Complex, voided ground conditions leading to grout loss during anchoring
Steep multi-bench highwall geometry, with three 30m benches creating significant access and safety risks
Tight mobilisation and delivery program, with mining operations continuing around blasting and production cycles
Logistical complexity of mobilising international crews and equipment under urgent timeframes
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Overview
A major mine in northern Kazakhstan required urgent highwall stabilisation after instability quarantined a key ore body, causing production delays. Geovert was engaged to deliver a fast-tracked design and construct solution, rapidly mobilising specialist plant from Australia and a rope access crew from New Zealand.
Despite extreme climatic conditions and challenging ground behaviour, the project was delivered ahead of schedule, restoring operational continuity for the client.