Applus+ manages geotechnical risks for a major Chilean mining company

The primary objective of this contract is to provide comprehensive technical support for high-altitude mining operations through the collection, monitoring, and analysis of geotechnical data, the development of predictive stability models, and the management of specialised technical subcontracts.

Among the key services offered by Applus+ are:

• Installation and monitoring of geotechnical instruments.
• Maintenance and calibration of monitoring systems.
• Continuous slope surveillance to detect behavioural deviations.
• Management of subcontracts related to equipment maintenance, certifications, and geotechnical consulting.
• Risk analysis and generation of technical reports to support decision-making.

The operation takes place under extreme weather conditions, making the anticipation of geotechnical events and the optimization of mining planning critical success factors for the project. Applus+ implements advanced real-time monitoring technologies, emergency protocols, and maintains a strict quality control (QA/QC) program to ensure data reliability and compliance with required technical standards.

Project communication and tracking are carried out through regular technical reports, strategic meetings with the geotechnical superintendent, corporate digital platforms, and executive presentations, enabling informed and proactive decision-making in response to environmental challenges.

With this contract, Applus+ reaffirms its commitment to operational safety, efficient management of critical assets, and the sustainability of mining operations in geologically and climatically complex areas.