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SubTerra Engineering is a  geotechnical  and mining consultancy, providing a range of engineering, design, and geotechnical services for underground and surface excavations in soft ground and rock.   This experience covers feasibility studies, site investigation, design, development and remediation.

Underground Mine Development

Feasibility, design and construction supervision of underground  mine development works including raiseboring, drill & blast, and tunnel boring machine excavation.  Our expertise in machine excavation performance modelling can assist with the selection of appropriate excavation system and can estimate viability, duration, and costs for different methods.   Our expertise in blast design and blast optimisation can improve productivity by up to 30%.

Surface Mining & Quarrying

Feasibility, design and development of surface mines and quarries.  Our expertise in slope  engineering covers rock mechanics,  investigation of  stability problems, slope monitoring, remediation measures, blast design and blast optimisation.  In the UK we can also carry out geotechnical assessments of excavations and tips in accordance with the Quarry Regulations 1999.

Mine Abandonment & Stabilisation

 

 Our expertise covers a broad range of geotechnical  services for the investigation, assessment, and  remediation of hazards associated with abandoned underground mine workings.


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