Research and Development

Our research and development services combine advanced sensor technology, sampling, and effective lab analysis to assess environmental risks with precision. From humidity cells to rainfall simulation, our tailored testing delivers fast, reliable data for informed decision making.

Rainfall Simulator

Landform stability is paramount in successful mine rehabilitation as it mitigates environmental risks by preventing waste exposure. Our onsite lab-based rainfall and overland flow simulations quantify erosion rates and sediment transport, enabling informed decision-making by identifying and managing environmental risks on mined landforms.

Combined with predictive modelling tools like the Water Erosion Prediction Project, our tailored strategies ensure landform stability, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Drill Rig

Drill rigs offer dynamic advantages for environmental sampling at waste rock and tailings storage facilities. By sampling at depth, we can offer efficient, cost-effective insight into potential contamination and subsurface conditions, supporting accurate environmental assessments.

Using our in-house SIMCO Earthprobe 200 Drill Rig, we deliver reliable data through tailored sampling techniques, including downhole auguring and split tube methods. Our streamlined approach reduces time and labour costs to enable faster data-driven decisions.

Drone Surveying & Assessment

Our experienced licensed drone pilots use advanced drone and RTK technology to deliver accurate, high-resolution, reliable data for efficient project outcomes. We tailor drone and sensor selection to meet project-specific goals, ensuring safety, precision, and regulatory compliance.

From topographic mapping to site monitoring, our drone services enhance decision-making across mine rehabilitation projects. Integrated with GIS capabilities, our approach enables effective spatial analysis and visualisation.

Cover Monitoring

At SGME, we are committed to environmental stewardship and delivering optimised cover designs that ensure long-term effectiveness.

Our holistic approach combines thorough site assessments, advanced modelling, and strategic instrumentation to develop tailored, site-specific solutions. By maintaining a stable, sustainable interface with mine waste, we ensure long-term environmental protection, structural reliability, and full regulatory compliance.

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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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.

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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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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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Our Memberships & Networks