This proverb has a very special relevance in the field of mining. The risks to miners arising from the surrounding rock mass as well as also the risks for investments in mine workings and equipment, are often significant and difficult to predict. The field of geomechanics creates a basis for determining the geomechanical status of mine workings. Complex stability analyses for the rock mass are prepared and continually updated, based on data derived from technical measurements (e.g. rock stresses, lateral strains on pillars, seismic monitoring, backfill quality tests, etc.) and incorporating customer data (e.g. occurrences of surface subsidence, geological fissures, etc.). In addition, answers are also found to unique issues relating to rock mechanics in saline formations.
For mining companies, whether conventional mining, solution or brine mining, we prepare scoping, feasibility and concept studies up to execution and detail planning. In addition, professional and technical support is provided for the commissioning and regular operation of plants.
For the construction and operation of brine fields, a comprehensive range of equipment such as blanket control systems and safety equipment for the operation of the probe heads can be supplied in addition to the mining planning. The equipment is usually adapted especially to the existing MSR facilities on customer request and delivered and put into operation.
