Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mine - Nun & Santa Rita Towers

When we first arrived at the site, we encountered a complex set of challenges that would test our expertise.

The Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mine project involved geotechnical investigation for multiple communication towers at the mining facility, requiring detailed subsurface analysis and foundation design for the Nun and Santa Rita Towers. Our comprehensive investigation addressed the unique challenges of mining infrastructure, ensuring reliable foundation design for critical communication systems.

Our approach began with detailed soil and rock sampling provided critical data for evaluating site conditions at the mining facility, enabling accurate assessment of foundation requirements for multiple communication towers. As we delved deeper into the project, combined subsurface investigation and seismic refraction studies provided comprehensive understanding of soil and rock conditions, informing foundation design for the nun and santa rita towers. Building on this foundation, specialized foundation analysis addressed unique challenges of mining infrastructure, ensuring adequate support for communication tower systems critical to mining operations.

The innovations that set this project apart included comprehensive foundation analysis evaluated soil and rock conditions for multiple towers simultaneously, ensuring consistent foundation design across the mining facility communication infrastructure. Additionally, specialized geotechnical investigation addressed unique conditions of mining infrastructure, accounting for operational requirements and environmental factors affecting foundation performance. Finally, combined soil sampling, rock sampling, and seismic refraction analysis provided comprehensive subsurface characterization, enabling optimal foundation design for critical mining communication infrastructure.