Without proper geotechnical investigations, we are essentially building on uncertainty. The most common mistake in construction is skipping or rushing soil tests.

Over the past 50 years, the mining industry has faced numerous catastrophic accidents linked to geotechnical failures, highlighting persistent risks despite advancements in safety. Ground ...

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA) has experienced a landslide at their Camino Rojo Oxide Mine in Mexico. The event reportedly occurred following significant rainfall on site which caused the wall to collapse.

San Francisco’s Millennium Tower wasn’t supposed to lean—but by 2016, it had already sunk 16 inches and tilted over a foot. This deep dive explores the geotechnical failures behind the tower ...

Landslide-induced tsunamis are generated when mass-scale failures, including subaerial and submarine landslides, abruptly displace water and initiate tsunami waves. These events have captured ...