IQ West of England - 'Risk to Rock'

"Risk to Rock" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how modern surveying, geological mapping, hydrogeological assessment, and coordinated planning can dramatically improve the safety and performance of quarry operations.

Delivered by Mike Williams, Principal Engineering Geologist, and Deborah Thomas, Principal Hydrogeologist at Land and Minerals Consulting, this technical presentation highlights the powerful impact of high-quality data and integrated analysis on reducing operational risk and maximising resource recovery.

Through a series of compelling real-world case studies, Mike and Deborah will demonstrate how remote digital surveying, advanced geological interpretation, and hydrogeological assessment come together to inform safe, efficient and cost-effective quarry design.

What you will take away

Attendees will gain insight into how modern tools and collaborative workflows can:

• Identify and manage geotechnical and hydrogeological hazards
• Improve understanding of complex rock masses and engineered ground
• Support safe working of natural rock faces and excavations
• Enable better planning for embankments, tips, water management and lagoons
• Optimise extraction strategies through detailed site characterisation
• Reduce operational downtime and long-term remediation costs

As an integrated consultancy, Land and Minerals Consulting brings together surveyors, geologists, geotechnical engineers, and hydrogeologists to deliver complete stability assessments, and where required full design solutions, across all quarry environments.

This presentation offers valuable learning for anyone involved in quarry planning, geotechnical risk management, or operational decision-making. Expect a session rich in practical insights that can be directly applied to real-world sites.

How to register

Please register your attendance by emailing Debbie White at debbie.white@quarrying.org with the date and event title.

Venue

Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St. Michael, Radstock, BA3 5JU