Robertson GeoConsultants Inc. is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering for the mining industry. Our firm consists of a small team of specialty consultants with expert knowledge in geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology and geochemistry and their application to mining.
Since incorporation in 1995, we have completed over 150 projects in 16 countries, including some of the largest mining projects in the world. Our experience, integrity and quality of work is widely recognized in the environmental mining community, as demonstrated by our broad client base which includes many international mining companies, regulatory agencies and other consulting firms worldwide.
Since incorporation in 1995, we have completed over 150 projects in 16 countries, including some of the largest mining projects in the world. Our experience, integrity and quality of work is widely recognized in the environmental mining community, as demonstrated by our broad client base which includes many international mining companies, regulatory agencies and other consulting firms worldwide.
Services
Consulting and engineering services are provided for all aspects of seepage characterization and control in tailings impoundments. This includes: site investigation by drilling or test pits as well as borehole testing; modeling of infiltration and seepage using state-of-the-art modeling tools; analysis, designs and report preparation.
Almost every aspect of the mining industry involves numerous uncertainties and risks. Understanding and properly handling uncertainty and risk are crucial skills that can make the difference between success and failure. Robertson GeoConsultants understands the methods used to determine the expected profitability of a project and make the proper business decisions, with an emphasis on the practical application of the techniques.
Consulting and engineering services are provided for characterization of mine waste materials with respect to Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) prediction. This includes: site investigation and sampling; sample preparation; petrographic analysis; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); x-ray diffractometry (XRD); electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and report preparation.
These audits and reviews have been completed as individual inspections or involving multidisciplinary teams of geotechnical and mining engineers, geochemists, hydrogeologists and environmental scientists to suit the project complexity and liability risk requirements. RGC also perform regular reviews and inspections of operating and closed mines, and serve on Review Boards for a number of mining companies.
Mining operations may impact local groundwater systems due to mine dewatering, groundwater extraction (for milling) and/or seepage and contaminant migration from mine waste units (backfilled open pits, waste rock piles and/or tailings dams). Robertson GeoConsultants Inc. is an international leader in assessing groundwater impacts due to mining.
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