• Core Drilling and Sampling – Extraction of soil and rock cores for laboratory testing and in-situ property evaluation.
• Laboratory Testing – Determination of soil classification, shear strength, compaction, and permeability parameters for design input.
• Geological and Geotechnical Mapping – Identification of soil types, rock structures, and geomorphological features that influence site stability.
• Borehole Logging and Testing – Detailed logging and standard penetration tests (SPT) to determine subsurface strength and consistency.
• Seismic Refraction and MASW Surveys – Assessment of subsurface layering, rippability, and dynamic soil properties for engineering design.
• Electrical Resistivity Surveys – Mapping of subsurface materials, groundwater levels, and weak zones affecting foundation performance.
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) – High-resolution imaging for detecting buried utilities, voids, and shallow structural features.

• Groundwater and hydrogeological assessments
• Environmental impact and risk analysis
• Mine water management and dewatering systems
• Environmental monitoring and mitigation strategies

We optimize mining operations to improve production efficiency, resource recovery, and economic performance.

Mine Design & Production Optimization

• Open pit and underground mine design optimization
• Production scheduling and sequencing optimization
• Cut-off grade analysis and mine strategy evaluation
• Equipment selection and capacity matching

 Ore Flow & Process Optimization

• Ore blending and stockpile optimization
• Production bottleneck identification
• Material handling and haulage optimization
• Integration of mine planning with processing constraints

Cost & Performance Optimization

• Operating cost optimization and cost modelling
• Productivity improvement studies
• Equipment utilization analysis
• Mine-to-mill optimization strategies

Duncore Engineering Ltd is strongly research‑driven, with published international research in:

• Engineering and Geosciences
• 3D plastic potential functions for large underground caverns and advanced pillar design methodologies
• Artificial intelligence applications in mining, civil and  geotechnics

This research foundation ensures technically robust and innovative engineering solutions.

• Geology & Mineral Exploration
• Feasibility Studies & Other Assessments
• Mine Design & Mine Planning
• Resource / Reserve Estimation
• Investor / Lender Support
• Engineering & Instrumentation
• Mine Closure & Remediation
• ESG – Sustainability Services

• Underground excavation design and stability assessment
• Mine pillar design and factor of safety evaluation
• Rock support system design (rock bolts, shotcrete, linings)
• Numerical modelling using advanced softwares

Our website includes a dedicated merchandise page offering:

• Engineering tools and accessories
• Branded safety gear (helmets, vests, boots)
• Technical books and digital resources
• Branded corporate merchandise

The platform will also allow approved clients and partners to advertise engineering services, technologies, and project opportunities, creating a professional engineering marketplace.

• Machine learning for ground failure, hazard prediction and data‑driven geotechnical risk assessment
• Programming‑based analytics and decision‑support tools
• Integration of laboratory, field, and numerical data