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.
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Our Engagement Model
Our team has an unique way of working and bottling this as an internal and external facing process ensures clarity of approach.
Assess
During the pre-operational phase of a project, our expert team investigates, conducts surveys, impact assessments and land characterisations to assess geoscientific, ecological and geotechnical requirements and gain holistic insights.
- Site Surveys
- Investigations
- Characterisation
- Impact Assessment
Advise
We advise and guide partners on fit-for-place and purpose strategies before, during and after operations, including support for best practices, compliance, and feasibility for site expansions.
- Feasibility
- Best Practice
- Support
- Compliance
Design
We design, plan and model engineered best practice solutions for pre- and post-closure approvals to ensure optimal results.
- Planning
- Modelling
- Approvals
- Engineering
Manage
We manage and monitor environments to provide sustainable, functional land for repurpose where the landscape is stabilised and the water is contained.
- Risk & Projects
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Delivery
Testimonials
Our Memberships & Networks

BPEQ

CPPA

EIANZ

Soil Science Au

AUSIMM

Central QLD Mining Rehabilitation Group

QLD Resource Council

Engineer Au