Plan and coordinate exploration
programs including geotechnical core logging, coal quality analysis, rock and
coal strength, and physical property testing.
Geotechnical drilling programs to
evaluate soil and coal refuse conditions, bearing capacity for foundations and
dams.
Define areas of potential seam
splitting, poor quality, thin coal, and washouts through characterization of
the paleodepositional environment.
Reserve estimation using geometric
or geostatistical methods to determine mineable tonnages and quality. Develop
geologic cross sections and fence diagrams through selected boreholes. All
reserve estimation and tonnage calculations carried out using SURVCADD
computer modeling.
Mineral Reserve
Studies
Quantify
in-place and recoverable limestone and coal reserves for underground and
surface properties.
Classify
reserves by quality, mining conditions, and geological conditions.
Reserve studies
using computer modeling of single or multi-seam reserve base and property
valuation for acquisition or financing.
Mine
feasibility studies incorporating commercial and in-house programs to quantify
the influence of geologic, mining, and market variables on project
profitability.
Plan view and
cross sections link to SurvCADD geologic columns and cross sections.
Coal and
limestone reserve estimates linked to roof, pillar, floor, and highwall
stability.
