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Mine site safety depends on many factors, with a crucial component being a robust geotechnical program. Tim Cartledge, Principal Consultant at Cartledge Mining and Geotechnics, recently spoke to delegates about this topic at the Mongolia Mining 2024 International Mining Expo, held in the natural-resource rich developing country.
In this article, he shares his expertise on why robust geotechnical plans are so vital, what’s at stake when there are shortfalls and how the industry can implement solid plans and embrace opportunities to drive towards a safer future.
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This month we unearth the hidden layers of South Africa-based André Esterhuizen, Senior Geotechnical Engineering Consultant at Open House Management Solutions.
From the importance of data collection and evolving with technology to his perspective as a geo-professional in South Africa, André shares profound insight into his experience as a geotechnical engineer and the entire industry.