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Water in Mine Operations and Slope Stability

Damir Tleugaliyev - April 24, 2026

The presentation focuses on the role of water in mining operations and pit slope stability, and on how collaboration between hydrogeologists and geotechnical engineers influences the quality of engineering decisions.

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A New Method to Get Instant Hydraulic Parameters from New Monitoring Wells

Adrian Lechel, Chris Ennis - March 30, 2026

Adrian Lechel speaks about his new method for measuring transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity that is cost-effective and gives quick answers that compare well to pumping tests.

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Hydrogeological Studies of Wetlands in the Chilean Altiplano

Nicolás Amengual - March 5, 2026

Hydrogeological studies of wetlands in the Altiplano of northern Chile (SVAHT) are presented, which characterize aquifers and water chemistry in order to understand their dynamics, the origin of water inputs, and their vulnerability to industrial activities.

TAGS: high Andean wetlands, hydrology, water input, water contribution, water resources, aquifer, azonal
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De-risking a new chapter in South African gold mining

Joseph Mainama, Kenneth Mahuma - February 19, 2026

The rapid progress of West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows – South Africa’s first gold mine in 15 years – has been underpinned by a multidisciplinary due diligence study conducted by SRK Consulting in the second half of 2025.

TAGS: Gold Mining, multidisciplinary due diligence, underground mine, mining method, conventional breast mining, technical risk, Mine Design, feasibility study
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Robust Water Balances Make for Smarter Infrastructure on Mines

Simon Bruton - February 3, 2026

In the mining sector – where water can represent both a vital input and a major operational risk- the ability to understand, quantify and forecast water flows is essential. However, many operations still underestimate the power of a well-developed water balance.

TAGS: Mining Sector, forecast water flows, water balance, compliance tool, infrastructure design, operational planning, environmental risk management, sustainability
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