Results
Successfully mitigated highwall stability risks across multiple campaign areas while maintaining uninterrupted mining operations.
Achieved consistent and efficient drilling production rates through optimised methodologies and equipment selection.
Delivered repeatable and scalable stabilisation solutions adaptable to varying ground and operational conditions.
Improved long-term safety and operational confidence through systematic ground support installation and monitoring.
Established proven methodologies for ongoing and future stabilisation campaigns within the mine.
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Solution
Deployed extended-reach drilling systems, including excavator-mounted rigs, to safely access highwall faces without exposing personnel to unstable ground.
Implemented systematic drilling and anchor installation programs tailored to bench height, slope geometry, and geotechnical requirements.
Applied rotary-percussive drilling techniques and controlled grouting procedures adapted to changing ground conditions.
Utilised specialised support systems including heated grout plants, winterised compressors, and portable shelters to maintain consistent production in extreme conditions.
Maintained high equipment availability through proactive maintenance and logistics planning to support continuous operations.
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Challenges
Working across varying highwall geometries and bench configurations requiring flexible access and drilling approaches.
Maintaining safe operations within active mining areas without interrupting production schedules.
Adapting drilling and grouting methodologies to variable ground conditions across different zones of the pit.
Operating in remote environments with limited support infrastructure and high equipment reliability requirements.
Managing environmental and climatic extremes that impact equipment performance, material behaviour, and working conditions.
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Overview
Geovert delivered multiple mining ground support campaigns at managing geotechnical risk at Detour Lake Mine, an active large open pit mine in Canada. The works involved systematic drilling, anchoring, and hazard remediation across varying bench heights and configurations, often within live operational zones. Delivered under demanding conditions - including extreme climates and remote logistics - these programs required adaptable methodologies, specialised equipment, and close integration with mine planning and geotechnical teams to ensure both safety and productivity were maintained.