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Mining Infrastructure

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What is Mining Infrastructure?

Mining infrastructure includes haul roads, tunnels, shafts, processing facilities, and support structures that sustain extraction and transport operations. These assets operate under extreme loading and environmental conditions, requiring durable stabilization to ensure safe and efficient mining activities.

Challenges in Mining Infrastructure

  • Settlement and rutting of haul roads under heavy truck traffic
  • Soil instability threatening tunnels, shafts, and underground works
  • Voids caused by groundwater migration and subsurface erosion
  • Foundation stress beneath crushers, conveyors, and processing equipment
  • High repair costs and production losses from operational downtime

Types of Polymers Used

High-Density Polyurethane Foams

  • Expands to fill voids beneath foundations and slabs
  • Provides lightweight reinforcement without adding load
  • Cures quickly to minimize business interruption

Structural Polyurethane Resins

  • Strengthens soils supporting commercial structures
  • Provides rigid reinforcement for pavements and parking areas
  • Extends the service life of retail and office assets

Hydro-Insensitive Polymers

  • Expands and cures in wet or saturated soils
  • Blocks groundwater infiltration in below-grade structures
  • Maintains performance in challenging site conditions
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Benefits of Mining Infrastructure Solutions

Trenchless stabilization provides reliable ground improvement that supports mining operations under extreme loads. By reducing downtime and extending asset life, polymer injection ensures safe, efficient, and long-lasting infrastructure performance.

Durable Ground Support for High-Demand Mining Operations

  • Stabilizes haul roads, shafts, and tunnels under heavy loading
  • Provides durable reinforcement for processing facilities
  • Reduces costly downtime with trenchless application
  • Protects infrastructure against erosion and settlement risks

Key Applications

Haul Roads

Restores stability and prevents rutting under heavy truck traffic

Processing Facilities

Strengthens soils beneath crushers, conveyors, and equipment pads

Mining Shafts

Seals voids and reinforces soils in underground access structures

Tunnels & Declines

Stabilizes ground conditions and prevents water infiltration

Stockpile Pads

Provides durable support for ore and material storage areas

Support Facilities

Protects foundations beneath camps, offices, and maintenance shops

Services & Solutions

Common stabilization and repair methods applied to mining infrastructure include:

Soil Stabilization

Soil Stabilization

Reinforces weak soils beneath haul roads and facilities

Settlement Mitigation

Settlement Mitigation

Corrects displacement in processing and support structures

Void Filling

Void Filling

Eliminates subsurface cavities caused by groundwater or erosion

Waterproofing & Leak Sealing

Waterproofing & Leak Sealing

Protects shafts and tunnels from groundwater infiltration

Structural Reinforcement

Structural Reinforcement

Restores strength in compromised infrastructure assets

Concrete Lifting & Leveling

Concrete Lifting & Leveling

Corrects uneven slabs in facilities and support areas

How the Process Works

1

Investigation

Mining infrastructure inspected for soil loss, voids, and settlement

2

Planning

Injection design tailored to heavy loads and environmental conditions

3

Access

Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal operational disruption

4

Injection

Expanding polymers placed to stabilize soils and restore support

5

Monitoring

Real-time tracking ensures uniform reinforcement under load

6

Validation

Final inspection confirms restored strength and reliability

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