We Are Specialists In

What We Do

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Geotechnical investigation


  • 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.
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Geoenvironmental & Water management


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


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
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Research & Innovation


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.

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