Sonic drilling for mine tailings assessment
Continuous, undisturbed sonic sampling through unconsolidated formations for mine site environmental compliance.
The Brief
Mine tailings and waste dump sampling programs need to move through unconsolidated, problematic formations without cross-contaminating between aquifers, a common failure point for conventional drilling methods on mine sites.
What We Delivered
Groundwave's sonic division was deployed, using high-frequency vibration to fluidise soil and deliver continuous, undisturbed samples. Continuously cased boreholes prevented cross-contamination between aquifers throughout the program.
The Result
The client received environmentally compliant sampling data with significantly faster penetration rates than conventional methods, reducing overall program time and cost while meeting mine site environmental obligations.
- Sector
- Mining & Resources
- Service
- Drilling
- Brand
- Mapstone Geotech (Groundwave Sonic Division)
