Geotechnical Engineering

SGME’s geotechnical engineering services span from initial project conception desktop assessments, site investigation and characterisation, risk assessment and management, due diligence studies, slope stability analysis, instrumentation and monitoring, tailings and mine waste management, and mine closure.

Tailings & Mine Waste

Our tailored sustainable strategies promote development in tailings management, from design to closure. We prioritise governance, risk management, and safety while integrating advanced technologies for the accuracy and efficiency of integration.

Our adaptive management includes regular inspections, detailed risk assessments and proactive monitoring and surveillance, which are imperative for prompt identification and mitigation of potential hazards. Integrating industry leading technology and practices, our rigorous assessments ensure structural integrity and environmental stewardship.

Site Investigations & Characterisation

Site investigation provides the foundation for all project planning and execution; whether the project involves expansion, relocation, or greenfield construction. Our comprehensive approach utilises advanced technologies and rigorous data analysis to assess site-specific geological and geotechnical conditions, prioritising efficiency, sustainability, safety, and thorough risk management throughout the site investigation process.

Through strategic planning and proactive stakeholder engagement, we align project objectives with regulatory standards and community expectations, delivering enhanced outcomes and supporting the long-term viability and resilience of mining operations.

Modelling & Analysis

SGME delivers innovative engineering solutions tailored to each project's unique challenges. By optimising geotechnical models and using advanced technologies, we assess structural behaviour, predict risks, and guide effective decision-making.

Our integrated teams conduct site investigations and lab testing to ensure accurate, high-quality data informs geotechnical analysis, supporting safe, sustainable, and efficient mining operations. Through expertise, proactive engagement, and a deep understanding of spatial and temporal variables, we help clients reduce risk, enhance performance, and achieve long-term project success.

Risk Management

Through expert-led assessments and proactive mitigation strategies, we identify geological hazards and develop tailored systems for early risk detection. Our systematic approach ensures that ground control, mining methods, and stress management are optimised, mitigating risks effectively and enhancing operational resilience.

We specialise in designing and installing robust geotechnical risk management strategies tailored to mining environments that enhance operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Industry Experience

Waste rock borrow geochemical sampling, field analysis and review
Waste rock borrow geochemical sampling, field analysis and review
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Advise, Assess, Design

mineral

Au, Cu, Pb, Zn

location

Cobar, NSW

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Desaturation and dusting of tailings
Desaturation and dusting of tailings
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Assess

mineral

Au, Cu, Pb, Zn

location

Burnie, TAS

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Instrumentation and monitoring of an oxygen limiting store and release cover
Instrumentation and monitoring of an oxygen limiting store and release cover
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Manage

mineral

Au, Cu, Pb, Zn

location

TAS

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Geochemical contamination assessment and cover design using multiple accounts analysis
Geochemical contamination assessment and cover design using multiple accounts analysis
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Design

mineral

Pb, Zn

location

Mt Isa, QLD

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Cover column trials to explore potential cover options for a tailing’s storage facility
Cover column trials to explore potential cover options for a tailing’s storage facility
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Assess, Design

mineral

Au, Cu, Pb, Zn

location

Cobar, NSW

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Cover column trials and design for heap leach pad rehabilitation
Cover column trials and design for heap leach pad rehabilitation
expertise

Mine and Quarry Closure

service

Design, Manage

mineral

Au

location

Broken Hill, SA

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Assessment program and closure management plan
Assessment program and closure management plan
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Design, Manage

mineral

Cu

location

Cobar, NSW

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Insights from cover column trials at tailings storage facility rehabilitation project
Insights from cover column trials at tailings storage facility rehabilitation project
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Assess, Design

mineral

Ag, Au, Pb, Zn

location

Nymagee, NSW

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Comprehensive assessment of tailings storage facility rehabilitation
Comprehensive assessment of tailings storage facility rehabilitation
expertise

Geotechnical Engineering

service

Advise, Design

mineral

Au, Cu, Pb, Zn

location

Cobar, NSW

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Quarry closure and rehabilitation strategy and order-of-magnitude cost estimate
Quarry closure and rehabilitation strategy and order-of-magnitude cost estimate
expertise

Mine and Quarry Closure

service

Design, Manage

mineral

Greywacke

location

QLD, NSW, VIC

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Our state-of-the-art, in-house laboratory sets us apart as the leading provider of its kind in Australia. Combining industry-best practices with decades of experience, we deliver unmatched accuracy in data collection and analysis.

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Upcoming Events & Sponsorships

At SGME, we believe true leadership comes from collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a commitment to advancing industry standards. Our sponsorships aren’t just logos on banners — they’re part of our mission to foster innovation, support emerging talent, and contribute to a more sustainable future across closure planning, geoscience, and tailings management.

Events
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Life of Mine Gold Sponsor | Mine Waste and Tailings Conference 2025
Life of Mine Gold Sponsor | Mine Waste and Tailings Conference 2025
date

29 July 2025

location

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Closure Planning Practitioners Association (CPPA)
Closure Planning Practitioners Association (CPPA)
date

4 September 2024

location

Level 14, 500 Queen Street Brisbane Queensland 4001

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UQ Geoscience Society Gold Sponsor 2025
UQ Geoscience Society Gold Sponsor 2025
date

30 June 2025

location

University of Queensland

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Queensland Tailings Group Platinum Sponsor
Queensland Tailings Group Platinum Sponsor
date

29 July 2025

location

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Our Memberships & Networks