SRK initiated an investigation to evaluate the geotechnical properties of the orebody sands, aimed at defining the distribution and geotechnical properties of cemented strata within the orebody, to generate a site-specific geotechnical model for the deposit. The final outcomes of the investigation included a 3D geotechnical model showing the distribution and extent of the cemented strata and the geotechnical parameter ranges associated with defined geotechnical units. The model was incorporated into the mine and production planning to optimise operational planning and control.
