Field investigations
- Geological, geophysical, and hydrogeological investigations
- Drilling and Laboratory Testing Program
- Pressure water tests in drilling (Packer)
- Geotechnical studies
Modelisation
- Digital Elevation Model (topography)
- 3D geological modeling
- Representation of the deposit in the form of blocks of physical or chemical properties
- Resource visualization by benches for planning and optimizing operations
- Estimation of resources and reserves
Stability of rock walls
- Assessment of risks related to rock faces
- Stability analyses of walls and rock blocks
- Specification of security and support measures
- Geotechnical instrumentation specification for stability monitoring
- Technical advice signed by an engineer
Excavation plans and specifications
- Excavation and operation plans and specifications in accordance with current legislation (Quebec: article 28.01 of the Regulation on Health and Safety in Mines (RHSM))
- Specification of bench heights, widths of catchment berms, protective edging in embankments, and minimum safe distances from rock walls
- Update of plans and specifications
- Follow-up and inspection visits of rock faces
Preparation of operating plan
- 3D modeling of deposits
- Design of pits and ramps
- Planning and optimization of excavation sequences
- 3D visualization and calculation client module for the implementation of the operational plan
- Operational assistance in mining operations
- Optimization of towing paths, mobile equipment fleet, and mixtures
Engineering and Design
- Design of rock mass support (bolts, anchors, mesh, shotcrete)
- Excavation plans and specifications, rock mass support, cement grout injection, and geotechnical instrumentation
- Numerical modeling
- Feasibility studies
- Geological and Geotechnical Report of Reference Parameters (GBR)
- Excavation Foundation Certificate
- Load-bearing capacities of soils and rock
- Excavation Slope Design
Drilling and blasting planning
- Best blasting practices in accordance with current regulations (Quebec: article 30 of the Regulation on Pits and Quarries (RPQ))
- Certification and preparation of blasting plans
- Fragmentation Optimization
- Vibration monitoring
Training and communication
- Corporate training
- Assessment and management of risks related to rock faces and quarrying operations
- Importance of geologists and geological engineers for public protection
- Interviews for media and podcasts
Audit and expertise
- Participation as an external auditor of the reserves, design, construction, and operating schedule
- Acquisition • Cost-benefit analyses
- Independent technical opinion
- Risk analysis
