The importance of building a robust geotechnical program 

Mine site safety depends on many factors, with a crucial component being a robust geotechnical program. Tim Cartledge, Principal Consultant at Cartledge Mining and Geotechnics, recently spoke to delegates about this topic at the Mongolia Mining 2024 International Mining Expo, held in the natural-resource rich developing country. In this article, he shares his expertise on why robust geotechnical plans are so vital, what’s at stake when there are shortfalls and how the industry can implement solid plans and embrace opportunities to drive towards a safer future.