Mining & Quarrying
In open-pit mining and quarrying, slope stability is directly tied to production and safety. A failure in the highwall can halt operations for weeks or endanger personnel. We provide specialized geotechnical services to the mining sector, focusing on MSHA compliance and "production-friendly" mitigation that allows extraction to continue safely.
Mining & Quarrying Challenges
Working in mining & quarrying presents unique geotechnical challenges that require specialized expertise and proven solutions.
Without proper intervention, these conditions typically worsen over time. Early assessment and appropriate remediation can prevent costly emergency repairs and protect the assets and people that depend on stable ground.
Applicable Standards
Common Challenges
- Highwall Instability: Steep excavation angles increase the risk of planar or wedge failures.
- Production Pressure: Mitigation work cannot interfere with the haul road traffic or crusher operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to MSHA Part 46/48 regulations regarding ground control.
How We Solve Mining & Quarrying Problems
We've developed proven methodologies specifically for mining & quarrying applications, combining rapid response with long-term solutions.
Highwall Scaling
Mechanized scaling of bench faces to remove loose material before miners work below.
Spot Bolting
Targeted installation of 20ft+ rock bolts to pin key blocks in place.
Monitoring Systems
Installation of prisms or radar systems to detect millimeter-scale movement.
How We Deliver
Our field services deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific site conditions and requirements.
Why Choose Rock Supremacy
Techniques We Use
Proven engineering methods that deliver long-term stability and protection for mining & quarrying infrastructure.
Blasting & Boulder Busting
Controlled blasting breaks rock in a precise, predictable manner for excavation, scaling, access road construction, and geotechnical stabilization. When performed by trained specialists, blasting creates clean rock faces, removes hazardous overhangs, and improves slope geometry for long-term stability.
Cable Anchors
Cable anchors (also known as strand anchors or post-tensioned anchors) provide high-capacity reinforcement for slopes, retaining systems, cut faces, and rock masses. These anchors transfer load deep into competent ground, offering reliable, long-term stabilization.
Rock Bolting
Rock bolting stabilizes fractured, jointed, or unstable rock masses by anchoring steel bars deep into competent rock. By tying loose blocks back to stable substrate, rock bolts improve the overall strength and cohesion of slopes, cuts, tunnels, and vertical faces.
Wire Rope Netting
Wire rope netting provides high-strength surface stabilization for steep, fractured, or unstable rock slopes. Built from interwoven steel cables, this system offers exceptional durability and energy absorption—making it ideal for demanding rockfall environments.
Solutions for Mining & Quarrying
Comprehensive solutions tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of mining & quarrying projects.
Rockfall Mitigation
Comprehensive rockfall protection systems that safeguard highways, railways, structures, and communities from falling rock hazards through active stabilization and passive containment.
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Slope Stabilization
Permanent slope stabilization solutions that reinforce unstable ground, support infrastructure, and prevent erosion for 75+ year design life through soil nailing, retaining walls, and engineered drainage systems.
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See how we've delivered solutions for clients in the mining & quarrying sector.
Mining & Quarrying FAQ
Our Safety Record
We maintain a safety-first culture because we believe every worker deserves to go home safe at the end of the day. This commitment to safety has earned us the trust of DOTs, mining companies, and energy providers across the country.
All crew members receive ongoing training in high-angle rescue, fall protection, and hazard recognition. We conduct daily safety briefings and maintain rigorous equipment inspection protocols.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by DOTs, engineering firms, and property owners nationwide.
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