The unique challenges of the mining industry are addressed through ongoing consultation with our clients. Design criteria and constraints are often unique for a given mine and project.

A recipe for success includes a clear understanding of the project requirements, site conditions, and implications on existing systems, processes, staging and schedule.

Sound technical design of often complex structures is required to ensure the economic and safe operation of a mine.

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Pits and Quarries

• Aggregate Source Investigations
• Permitting
• Site Plans
• Aggregate Testing
• Pit and Quarry Surveys

Site Development

• Planning Studies
• Access Road Locations
• Construction Cost Estimates
• Detailed Road Design
• Preliminary Investigations

Site Services

• Construction Administration
• Engineering Surveys
• Compaction Testing
• CSA Concrete Testing
• Geotechnical Drilling
• Instrumentation Installations
• Monitoring Plans

Mine Structures - Geotechnical Design

• Tank Farms
• Mill Buildings
• Dynamic Loadings
• Conveyor Towers
• Raft Foundations
• Settlement Analyses
• Insulated Foundations
• Frost Protection
• Design with Light Weight Fills
• Ground Improvement

Tailings Dams

The design of tailings dams combines the requirements for embankment stability and solids/water retention. Remote sites, construction constraints, regulatory involvement together with scheduling and capital budgets all contribute to the complexities of tailings dam projects.

The staff of TBTE has provided innovative solutions to complex challenges which have enabled mines to begin or continue production under adverse weather, material, site conditions, time and budget constraints. We can assist our clients with all aspects of tailings dam installations from concept development through investigations, detailed design, permitting and construction.

Each tailings dam is different. Unique design requirements and construction constraints will vary by site and client.