{"id":122367,"date":"2026-04-15T15:55:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/success-stories\/otjikoto-gold-mine\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:55:46","slug":"otjikoto-gold-mine","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/success-stories\/otjikoto-gold-mine\/","title":{"rendered":"OTJIKOTO GOLD MINE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Otjikoto Mine, located in north-central Namibia, is operated as a large-scale open-pit gold mine. The pit comprises benches excavated in heterogeneous metamorphic and intrusive rock formations subject to progressive weathering, joint dilation and localised surficial instability. Routine geotechnical monitoring recorded increasing rates of shallow sloughing and raveling along highwall faces, driven primarily by surface erosion, stress-relief fracturing and the presence of unfavourable discontinuity orientations.<\/p>\n

    A section of the eastern highwall exhibited accelerated degradation following a seasonal rainfall period, prompting concern regarding safety, ore access continuity, and compliance with mine geotechnical TARP (Trigger Action Response Plans). The mine required an immediate, engineered containment solution that could stabilise loose blocks, prevent further raveling, and ensure safe working conditions on active production benches.<\/p>\n

    Geotechnical inspections identified:<\/p>\n