Our people have been involved with some of the largest and most technically challenging mining projects and operations in the domestic and international marketplace and have worked with a large cross-section of mining companies from small groups through to the major players. 

From concept studies through to mine closures we provide services in: 

Geotechnical engineering

• Audits, inspections and training
• Design and performance assessment of ground support systems
• Ground response assessments, including seismic and high-deformation problems
• Stope design and optimisation
• Numerical modelling
• Risk assessment and development of management tools
• Troubleshooting and crisis management
• Expert witness, reports, mediation and independent reviews for both mine owners and contractors
• Geotechnical monitoring – we are strategically partnered with some of the largest and most innovative manufacturers and suppliers in the global industry
• Backfill design and engineering of reticulation systems
• Design for extreme conditions, including piling, spiling, arches and soft ground improvement.

Mine planning

• Underground mine design
• Optimisation studies
• Concept through to mine closure planning, including bankable feasibility studies
• Due diligence studies
• Design of major infrastructure such as declines, shafts, portals and large underground chambers
• Permitting and compliance audits.

Mine infrastructure

One of our key advantages is our ability to draw on our in-house team for a range of mechanical, structural, process, environmental and electrical engineering requirements. The following is a brief cross-section of our capabilities.

Certification

• Mechanical certification of any installation to comply with various statutory requirement
• Certification of hoisting and shaft conveyances – both mechanical and electrical
• Structural design and certification of major infrastructure components such as crusher foundations, head frame footings and shaft linings.

Water management

• Design and specifications for mine dewatering, including pumping systems and rising mains
• Water balance and discharge management including impoundment engineering.

Materials handling

• Full design services for crushing, hoisting and conveyors.

Mobile crane and asset management

• Manage your assets with our inhouse CraneAsyst® system.

Underground fleet management

• Fleet optimisation and DPM assessment.

Mechanical services

• Full range of mechanical engineering for maintenance services and fixed plant.

To discuss a specific project, contact your local pitt&sherry office and ask to speak to our mining team.